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Snow on the headlight : $b a story of the great Burlington strike

By Cy Warman

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a time of clashing titans, loyalty is tested and sacrifices are made as railway men stand against powerful bosses in a fight for their lives.

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2009-11-11
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Summary

"Snow on the Headlight: A Story of the Great Burlington Strike" by Cy Warman is a late 19th-century historical novel centered on the tumultuous Great Burlington Strike, painting a picture of the battle between railway workers and their bosses through compelling characters, especially the engineers and it tells of their hardships. The book studies loyalty, sacrifice, and the difficult lives of workers in the middle of labor problems. The beginning shows growing stress between company workers and managers, and tells of their views as their problems worsen, heading toward a strike. Important characters such as Mr. Josler, the head boss, and members of the complaint group deal with strong-minded management. As the strike starts, the story gives hints about friendships and struggles faced by striking workers, pointing out why they are doing this and the drastic results of what they do, preparing us for a bigger battle in the story.

About the Author

Cyrus Warman was an American journalist and author known during his life by the appellation "The Poet Laureate of the Rockies".

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