Ralph on the Midnight Flyer; or, The Wreck at Shadow Valley

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Chapman, Allen

Contributor:

Rogers, Walter S. (Walter Stanton), 1870-1937.

Series:

The railroad series

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Ralph on the Midnight Flyer; or, The Wreck at Shadow Valley" by Allen Chapman is a novel written in the early 20th century. This story follows Ralph Fairbanks, a young train dispatcher working for the Great Northern Railway, as he navigates complex relationships and tensions between railroad management and employees amidst the threat of a strike. The plot intertwines themes of loyalty, authority, and the daily challenges faced by railroad workers. At the start of the story, Ralph discusses the brewing tension caused by a potential wildcat strike among the railroad workers with his general manager. This conversation reveals Ralph's deep understanding of both the employees' perspectives and the challenges posed by the new divisional supervisor, Barton Hopkins. The opening delves into Ralph's character, showcasing his commitment to his job and his sensitivity to the concerns of his fellow workers. As he witnesses a troubling incident involving Cherry Hopkins, the supervisor's daughter, it becomes apparent that Ralph is not only navigating workplace conflict but is also drawn into a personal involvement with the pressures surrounding his and Cherry's family. The mixture of professional and personal stakes sets a thrilling tone for the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Roger Frank 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: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2021-12-28