"The Lion and the Mouse" by Charles Klein is a story set in the world of American railroads, showing us a time when big companies and politics were mixed up. The book introduces John Burkett Ryder, a rich railroad boss who doesn't play fair, versus Judge Rossmore, a good guy judge who stands up for what's right. The story kicks off with a big meeting at the railroad company, where we see that the company is in trouble because people are unhappy and Judge Rossmore is making things hard for them. Ryder is super greedy and will do anything to win, even if it means hurting others like the Judge, who is already fighting against corruption in the courts. Their fight shows us how money and power can cause problems in society.
The Lion and the Mouse: A Story of American Life
By Charles Klein
In a world of roaring trains and clashing ideals, a ruthless tycoon and an honorable judge engage in a battle where greed and justice collide, threatening to derail lives and corrupt a nation.
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About the AuthorCharles Klein was an English-born playwright and actor who emigrated to America in 1883. After moving to New York City in 1883, Klein began acting. He began writing by 1890, soon working for producer Charles Frohman. Among his works was the libretto of John Philip Sousa's operetta, El Capitan (1896). He wrote melodrama and dramatic plays in the first 15 years of the 20th century.
Charles Klein was an English-born playwright and actor who emigrated to America in 1883. After moving to New York City in 1883, Klein began acting. He began writing by 1890, soon working for producer Charles Frohman. Among his works was the libretto of John Philip Sousa's operetta, El Capitan (1896). He wrote melodrama and dramatic plays in the first 15 years of the 20th century.
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