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Warman, Cy
1855
1914
Warman, Cyrus Clarence
99004130
The White Mail
$aUnited States :$bCharles Scribner's Sons, $c1899.
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"The White Mail" by Cy Warman is a fictional narrative likely penned during the late 19th century. The story revolves around the lives of Denis McGuire, a dedicated section boss, and his adventurous son, Tommy, as they navigate the challenges of railway work and life in their small community near Lick Skillet. The book captures the essence of resilience and community spirit through its characters and their relationships, particularly reflected in the backdrop of the burgeoning railway system. At the start of the book, we meet Denis McGuire, an honest and hardworking Irishman who oversees a section of the railway with the help of his son, Tommy, and his wife, Mrs. McGuire. The opening chapter highlights the daily routine of the McGuire family and introduces the setting of Lick Skillet, characterized by its small-town dynamics and the harsh realities of railway life. We also encounter the elderly watchman, Mr. Connor, whose dedication to his post amidst illness foreshadows themes of duty and sacrifice. The narrative begins to weave in elements of adventure and the trials these characters face, setting the stage for Tommy's growth and the unfolding of significant events that will challenge the community as a whole. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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American fiction -- 19th century
Railroad stories
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Category: Adventure
Category: Novels
Category: American Literature
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