Project Gutenberg 2006-04-11 Public domain in the USA. 175 Merwin, Samuel 1874 1936 Webster, Henry Kitchell 1875 1932 Calumet "K" E-text prepared by Robert Petty "Calumet 'K'" by Samuel Merwin and Henry Kitchell Webster is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the challenges faced in the construction of a large grain elevator and explores themes of industry, leadership, and labor relations. The main character, Charlie Bannon, is tasked with overseeing the construction, having to contend with delays, labor disputes, and unexpected complications that arise on the job site. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the setting of a grain elevator under construction and the challenges associated with the project. Bannon arrives to take over from the troubled constructor Peterson, who has encountered setbacks, especially with the delivery of materials. As Bannon assesses the situation, he immediately recognizes the disarray and issues stemming from labor management and material shortages. The tension is palpable as he navigates the challenges posed by union representatives and laborers, all while working against the clock to complete the elevator on time. The narrative establishes a sense of urgency and conflict that sets the tone for the unfolding drama in the industrial setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Psychological fiction Engineers -- Fiction Grain elevators -- Design and construction -- Fiction PS Text Browsing: Engineering & Construction Browsing: Literature Browsing: Psychiatry/Psychology Browsing: Fiction Category: Novels Category: American Literature 418772 2025-06-07T15:59:07.489594 text/html 418593 2025-01-17T17:24:29.708119 text/html 224741 2025-06-07T15:59:16.254553 application/epub+zip 231200 2025-06-07T15:59:10.644581 application/epub+zip 211799 2025-06-07T15:59:09.387562 application/epub+zip 397270 2025-06-07T15:59:20.242493 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 375458 2025-06-07T15:59:15.317563 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 342583 2022-09-08T14:57:03.724674 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 372915 2025-06-07T15:59:07.052575 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 372804 2006-04-11T17:21:15 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 137455 2006-04-11T17:21:15 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18784 2025-06-07T15:59:20.404505 application/rdf+xml 12139 2025-06-07T15:59:09.940542 image/jpeg 3133 2025-06-07T15:59:09.665551 image/jpeg 221909 2025-06-07T15:59:07.525578 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia