The Single Track (1919)

by Douglas Grant

Book Overview

The Single Track is a novel written by Douglas Grant and first published in 1919. It tells the story of a young man named Hugh Carden, who becomes a railway engineer and works on the construction of a new railway line in the Canadian wilderness. The novel follows Hugh's experiences as he navigates the challenges of building a railway through difficult terrain, dealing with dangerous animals and hostile Native American tribes, and facing personal and professional obstacles along the way. The Single Track is a thrilling adventure story that captures the spirit of the early 20th century and offers a vivid portrait of life in the Canadian wilderness during a time of rapid industrialization and expansion. With its vivid descriptions of the natural landscape, exciting action sequences, and engaging characters, this book is sure to captivate readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167216865
• ISBN13: 9781167216862
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"