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Samuel Merwin, Sr.
Books by Samuel Merwin, Sr.
Merry Anne
Set on the Great Lakes in 1904, this maritime adventure follows our hero as he gets caught up in a smuggling scheme that threatens his boat and his love life. The fast-paced plot and modern villains keep the story grounded in reality.
Calumet “K”
Calumet "K" follows the story of a young man navigating the complex world of Chicago's grain industry. He faces intense rivalries, labor disputes, and romantic challenges as he strives to build his career and find love amidst the bustling and ever-ch...
Short Line War
The Short Line War follows the story of Jim Weeks, a successful businessman who finds himself caught in a conflict between two competing railroad companies. The novel explores the cutthroat world of business and the power dynamics of politics, while...
Hattie of Hollywood
Hattie of Hollywood follows the journey of Hattie Johnson, a young factory girl with no aspirations for fame or beauty, who finds herself thrust into the glamorous but harsh world of Hollywood. The novel explores themes of ambition, the power of fate...
Drugging a Nation
This book delves into the history of the opium trade and its devastating impact on China during the 19th century. Author Samuel Merwin Sr. meticulously documents how the British Empire, driven by profit and fueled by the East India Company, deliberat...