The Iron Horse by R. M. Ballantyne
"The Iron Horse" by R. M. Ballantyne is a fictional narrative written in the late 19th century. The story centers around John Marrot, an engine-driver on the Grand National Trunk Railway, and his family, particularly focusing on their daily lives disrupted by the tumultuous activity of passing trains. It explores themes of family dynamics, the working-class experience, and the industrious life surrounding railways during that era. At the start of the book,
we are introduced to Gertie, the six-year-old daughter of John Marrot, whose household experiences the incessant shaking and noise of trains passing too closely to their home. The narrative humorously depicts the family's adaptation to their chaotic environment, highlighting John’s affectionate but clumsy parenting and interactions with his wife and children. As John prepares for his night shift after a minor injury, there are hints of other characters who will likely play significant roles in the unfolding stories, such as Mrs. Tipps and her son, Joseph, who are connected with the railway, setting the stage for interconnected lives amid the backdrop of the iron heart of the railway. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894 |
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| Title | The Iron Horse |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Biographical fiction |
| Subject | Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Telegraph -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Railroads -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Engineering -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Industrialization -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 21740 |
| Release Date | Jun 7, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 134 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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