The Iron Horse is a novel written by R.M. Ballantyne. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the adventures of a young man named Charlie Brooke, who sets out on a journey to the American West. Charlie is fascinated by the new technology of the time, especially the steam locomotive, which he sees as a symbol of progress and modernity.As he travels across the country, Charlie encounters a variety of characters, including cowboys, Native Americans, and railroad workers. He also experiences the harsh realities of ...
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The Iron Horse is a novel written by R.M. Ballantyne. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the adventures of a young man named Charlie Brooke, who sets out on a journey to the American West. Charlie is fascinated by the new technology of the time, especially the steam locomotive, which he sees as a symbol of progress and modernity.As he travels across the country, Charlie encounters a variety of characters, including cowboys, Native Americans, and railroad workers. He also experiences the harsh realities of life on the frontier, including violence, disease, and poverty.Despite the challenges he faces, Charlie remains determined to achieve his dream of working on the railroad. He eventually lands a job as a telegraph operator and becomes involved in a plot to steal a valuable shipment of gold from a train.The Iron Horse is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of progress, technology, and the American West. It is a classic tale of perseverance and determination in the face of adversity, and a must-read for fans of historical fiction and Westerns.""How the madman who assaulted me this evening found me out I know not. I was not aware until this day that he had been tracking me, but, judging from what he said, and from what I know about him, I now see that he must have been doing so for some years. Here is the explanation, and, let me add, it intimately concerns yourselves.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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