On the Iron at Big Cloud

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Leído por Delmar H Dolbier

English · 1911 · 8h 48m · Action & Adventure, Short Stories

4.7 (56 reseñas)

Frank L. Packard worked as a civil engineer for the Canadian Pacific Railway. He brings this experience to the fictional Hill Division -- those those twisting, climbing, dangerous and glorious miles of track that lead from the Division Point at Big Cloud over the magnificent but treacherous Rockies to the straight and level Pacific Division. Here are fifteen stories of exciting times on the Hill Division and of the remarkable men—Regan, Carlton, Spence and all the others—whose determination, ability, even heroism, tamed the fabulous Hill Division. (Summary by Delmar H Dolbier)

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Rafferty's Rule 29:40 Leído por Delmar H Dolbier
The Little Super 31:50 Leído por Delmar H Dolbier
''If a Man Die'' 38:46 Leído por Delmar H Dolbier
Spitzer 40:52 Leído por Delmar H Dolbier
Shanley's Luck 49:21 Leído por Delmar H Dolbier
The Builder 48:39 Leído por Delmar H Dolbier
The Guardian of the Devil's Slide 45:11 Leído por Delmar H Dolbier
The Blood of Kings 43:25 Leído por Delmar H Dolbier
Marley 41:38 Leído por Delmar H Dolbier
The Man Who Didn't Count 30:11 Leído por Delmar H Dolbier
''Where's Haggerty?'' 28:50 Leído por Delmar H Dolbier
McQueen's Hobby 25:42 Leído por Delmar H Dolbier
The Rebate 22:48 Leído por Delmar H Dolbier
Speckles 20:49 Leído por Delmar H Dolbier
Munford 30:47 Leído por Delmar H Dolbier

Reseñas

If you love railroad stories.


(4.5 estrellas)

Here are a number of short stories about real people on the railroad line up in the Rockies. Every one of them had a key character and obvious goal and unforgettable character. I followed each one with a very strong interest to find out how it was going to finish up. Keep in mind these are real people real conditions. I gave it 4 and 1/2 because a five star i would have to say everyone was an absolute ringer of a story. What as there were some that definitely kept my interest. Others kept me riveted. Like I said, if you enjoy early steamer Railroading you'll enjoy this book or I should say these stories.

Fantastic reading of a nearly forgotten masterpiece


(5 estrellas)

Frank Packard's exciting railroad adventures read with feeling and verve. This is the best reading the best. As a retired railroader, I love the vernacular. Amazingly, railroad technology hasn't changed that much in 100 plus years, so the descriptions of train operations make sense even today. But Delmar's reading is the icing on the cake.

Really, Really Enjoyable


(5 estrellas)

This is a wonderful collection of stories, with characters that you find yourself caring about, very quickly. Mr. Dolbier does an excellent job reading and bringing the characters to life. Well done. Thank you!


(5 estrellas)

There isn't a better person reading for ANY e-book ANYWHERE. This man makes the stories come alive. A true joy to listen to.

Good book


(5 estrellas)

felt I was there in the railroad yards and work camps. really enjoy this reader. always a great job.

Thanks


(5 estrellas)

He is a great reader, but if you want someone slightly better try Mark. F. Smith. He has read many, many, good books as well.


(5 estrellas)

great stories ofrailtoad culture in the old west

Excellent


(5 estrellas)

Excellent stories and the reader is perfect.