"The Cinder Buggy: A Fable in Iron and Steel" by Garet Garrett is a story set in the fading iron town of New Damascus during the early 1900s. The novel looks at the impact of industry and time on a community through characters like Aaron Breakspeare and Enoch Gib. Once known for its ironwork, New Damascus now faces decline. The story begins by showing a historical town that was well-known for its high-quality ironwork but is now struggling. Bankers and shop owners show just how bad the town has gotten and hint that something might be causing the town to lose business. Aaron and Enoch both want to bring the town back to what is was, but disagreements on how to do that creates a rivalry between them, driven by both friendship and ambition.
The Cinder Buggy: A Fable in Iron and Steel
By Garet Garrett
In a town fading from its iron glory, two friends' ambition turns to rivalry as they fight to revive their community's heart.
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About the AuthorGaret Garrett, born Edward Peter Garrett, was an American journalist and author, known for his opposition to the New Deal and U.S. involvement in World War II.
Garet Garrett, born Edward Peter Garrett, was an American journalist and author, known for his opposition to the New Deal and U.S. involvement in World War II.
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