The Trail of the Swinging Lanterns : a racy, railroading review of transportation matters, methods and men

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Copeland, John Morison

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Trail of the Swinging Lanterns" by John Morison Copeland is a collection of essays and sketches exploring railway life and transportation matters in Canada, likely written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the impact of railroads on the development of the nation, featuring profiles of influential figures and the history of various railway lines. Through a mix of anecdotal recounting and historical narrative, the book paints a vivid picture of the importance of railways in shaping Canada's infrastructure and economy. The opening of this collection introduces readers to the purpose behind the assembly of essays, emphasizing the need to preserve stories from railway life and the biographies of notable individuals in the industry. Copeland acknowledges that the information, though perhaps incomplete, is meant to capture the spirit of camaraderie among railway men and to celebrate their contributions, which he regards as essential to the nation's progress. The narratives are underscored by a deep appreciation for the historical context, illustrated by references to early railway constructions, interesting events, and the personalities that were pivotal in paving the way for modern transportation in Canada. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Nick Wall, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2021-05-27