Project Gutenberg 2011-08-11 Public domain in the USA. 183 Hill, John A. (John Alexander) 1858 1916 99004656 Stories of the Railroad An engineer's Christmas story -- The clean man and the dirty angels -- Jim Wainwright's kid -- A peg-legged romance -- My lady of the eyes -- Some freaks of fate -- Mormon Joe, the robber -- A midsummer night's trip -- The polar zone. Produced by David Edwards, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Stories of the Railroad" by John A. Hill is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The narratives center around the lives of railroad engineers and their experiences, blending elements of adventure, romance, and the challenges tied to this dynamic profession. Each tale offers a glimpse into the trials and triumphs faced by those who work on the railroads, and the significant relationships that develop along the way. The opening portion of the book introduces readers to the character of John Alexander, a young fireman during the Civil War era, who learns the ropes of railroading under the guidance of the seasoned engineer Jim Dillon. The narrative unfolds with Dillon's influence on Alexander's life, not only in terms of technical skills but also with essential life lessons. As Dillon strives to secure a better future for his family by saving to buy a farm, the heartfelt dynamics between Dillon, his wife, and Alexander are established. This chapter sets the stage for a poignant tale of mentorship, love, and the harsh realities of life on the railroad during turbulent times. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/37038/37038-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 84.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Fiction Short stories Railroad stories PS Text Category: Short Stories Category: Historical Novels Category: Romance Category: Adventure Category: American Literature 322258 2025-09-15T06:14:32.856996 text/html 326895 2011-08-11T11:02:22 text/html 786700 2025-09-15T06:14:37.307023 application/epub+zip 787816 2025-09-15T06:14:33.555016 application/epub+zip 191977 2025-09-15T06:14:33.186970 application/epub+zip 887740 2025-09-15T06:14:40.247953 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 857865 2025-09-15T06:14:36.910937 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 263409 2022-09-17T04:45:51.230649 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 289289 2025-09-15T06:14:32.146946 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 289199 2011-08-11T11:02:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 289191 2011-08-11T11:02:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21695 2025-09-15T06:14:40.376929 application/rdf+xml 21506 2025-09-15T06:14:33.270020 image/jpeg 2871 2025-09-15T06:14:33.228993 image/jpeg 113501 2011-08-11T11:02:24 application/octet-stream application/zip 757614 2011-08-11T11:02:24 application/octet-stream application/zip 113472 2011-08-11T11:02:24 application/octet-stream application/zip 758119 2025-09-15T06:14:32.907946 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