Up The Grade is a novel written by David W. Edwards and published in 1909. The story follows the journey of a young man named Tom, who dreams of becoming a successful engineer. Tom is working as a laborer on a railroad construction crew, but he is determined to work his way up the ranks to become an engineer. Along the way, he faces many challenges, including dangerous working conditions, difficult bosses, and personal setbacks. Despite these obstacles, Tom never loses sight of his goal and remains focused on his dream. The novel is a classic tale of perseverance and determination, and it offers a glimpse into the world of early 20th-century railroad construction.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.