Project Gutenberg 2000-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 122 Kipling, Rudyard 1865 1936 Kipling, R. (Rudyard) Kipling, Joseph Rudyard The Day's Work - Part 1 Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Day%27s_Work Contains one story (The son of his father) not included in The Day's Work, #2569. The bridge-builders -- A walking delegate -- The ship that found herself -- The tomb of his ancestors -- The devil and the deep sea -- William the Conqueror -- The son of his father. This Project Gutenberg Etext was prepared by Bill Stoddard "The Day's Work - Part 1" by Rudyard Kipling is a collection of short stories that reflects the complexities of life, work, and morality, likely written during the late 19th century. The opening tale, "The Bridge-Builders," centers on the character Findlayson, a dedicated engineer responsible for the construction of a significant railway bridge over the Ganges River. The narrative explores the trials faced by Findlayson and his assistant, Hitchcock, as they navigate physical challenges, bureaucratic issues, and personal sacrifices to see their project completed against the odds. The beginning of the book introduces readers to the bustling scene of the bridge construction, highlighting the dedication of Findlayson and the teamwork required to overcome various adversities. Through vivid descriptions, the challenges of weather, disease, and the dangers of engineering work are brought to life as Findlayson reflects on the bridge—their work—for which he seeks validation and pride. As the river rises with ominous floods threatening the integrity of the partially completed structure, tension builds, illustrating the stakes involved not just for the men working on the bridge but also for the communities that depend on it. The intricate web of human emotion, responsibility, and the omnipresence of nature's forces sets the stage for a reflective exploration of labor and ambition in Kipling's tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Manners and customs -- Fiction Short stories, English PR Text Bestsellers, American, 1895-1923 Category: Short Stories Category: British Literature 437702 2025-07-01T11:57:13.405093 text/html 437523 2025-01-07T23:18:01.056036 text/html 242973 2025-07-01T11:57:20.691987 application/epub+zip 249006 2025-07-01T11:57:16.051042 application/epub+zip 231844 2025-07-01T11:57:14.964993 application/epub+zip 421090 2025-07-01T11:57:24.231963 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 399172 2025-07-01T11:57:20.006023 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 358299 2022-08-01T11:46:52.052662 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 400967 2025-07-01T11:57:13.024014 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 393186 2015-04-03T14:18:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 157272 2015-04-03T14:19:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18403 2025-07-01T11:57:24.366959 application/rdf+xml 12740 2025-07-01T11:57:15.459034 image/jpeg 3548 2025-07-01T11:57:15.212050 image/jpeg 239971 2025-07-01T11:57:13.439063 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