Casey Jones - Epic of the American Railroad
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Casey Jones - Epic of the American Railroad

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Casey Jones - Epic of the American Railroad

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There is a wide difference between the saturated steam locomotives of the late nineteenth century and the sleek aluminum, streamlined Diesel and electric engines of today capable of developing speeds up to two hundred miles per hour j but the technique, methods and personalities of the earlier romantic period com prise an essentially important and extremely interesting chapter in the history of the American railroad. From the vast army of workers who were responsible for the actual operation and maintenance of the railroad in the nineties one name has arisen that will survive in memory as long as the railroad in any form exists. It radiates the spirit of romance and adventure inherent in the American railroad. That name is Casey Jones. There must be some fundamental vital element in any ballad that is accepted as a folk song* The element assumes additional weight and significance when the hero of the ballad was a real living human being. It was such a person who inspired the song that has been sung around the world. The author has gone to every known available source in order that historical accuracy might be pre servedj and has spared no pains to follow every clew that promised to throw light upon the life of Casey Jones, the man. Whenever possible, every story con - cerning him has been verified, and nothing of doubtful authenticity has been retained. An exact chronology has been followed, and although the story is told in fictional form care has been taken not to color the related incidents more than the known facts warranted. The purpose has been to recreate the scenes and make them live again. Most of the characters arc or were real persons, with whose names no liberties have been taken.

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Information

Publisher
Lee Press
Year
2013
Print ISBN
9781406757170, 9781443728928
eBook ISBN
9781473386006

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. Dedication
  5. Foreword
  6. Introduction
  7. Contents
  8. Illustrations
  9. I. Scene by the River
  10. II. Pastures New—the Water Tank
  11. III. The Decision
  12. IV. Quest for a Job
  13. V. “Casey” Jones
  14. VI. Cub Operator
  15. VII. Railroad Boulevard—Wallace Saunders
  16. VIII. Colonel Rance Saunders
  17. IX. Speculation
  18. X. Whipsawed
  19. XI. Sawdust Trail
  20. XII. Recognition
  21. XIII. Love at First Sight
  22. XIV. Retribution
  23. XV. The “Blue Goose”
  24. XVI. Boomer Bill Driscoll
  25. XVII. The Work Song
  26. XVIII. Loyalty
  27. XIX. The Work Train
  28. XX. The Challenge
  29. XXI. A New Friend
  30. XXII. The Baptism
  31. XXIII. Married
  32. XXIV. The Honeymoon
  33. XXV. The I. C. Claims Casey
  34. XXVI. Engineer Casey Jones
  35. XXVII. Flight of the Irish Mail
  36. XXVIII. The Wreck at Toone
  37. XXIX. Chicago 1893—Columbian Exposition
  38. XXX. A Promise Kept
  39. XXXI. Run of the 638
  40. XXXII. Roundhouse Chat
  41. XXXIII. Tonnage Test
  42. XXXIV. The Jones Family
  43. XXXV. The Rescue
  44. XXXVI. Little Geneva
  45. XXXVII. The Dinner Party
  46. XXXVIII. Emma’s Death
  47. XXXIX. 638 at Burnside
  48. XL. Ambition Attained
  49. XLI. The Cannonball Express
  50. XLII. The End of the Run
  51. Epilogue
  52. Appendix