Night Operator

Night Operator

by Frank L. Packard

This collection of short stories by Frank L. Packard follows the lives of men working on the Hill Division of a railroad. It captures the grit and determination of these individuals as they navigate the challenges and triumphs of their profession. The stories offer a glimpse into the daily routines, heroic deeds, and personal struggles of these railroad workers, highlighting their unwavering commitment to their jobs and their enduring bonds of camaraderie.

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Frank Lucius Packard was a Canadian novelist. Frank L. Packard was born in Montreal, Quebec and educated at McGill University and the University of Liège. As a young man he worked as a civil e...

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