A Tale of Two Tunnels: A Romance of the Western Waters is a novel written by William Clark Russell and published in 1897. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the lives of two young men, Jack and Harry, who are working on the construction of two tunnels that will connect the east and west coasts of America. Jack and Harry are both in love with the same woman, Marion, who is the daughter of the project's chief engineer. As they work on the tunnels, they face many challenges and dangers, including cave-ins, flooding, and sabotage. The novel is a romantic adventure story that explores themes of love, loyalty, and perseverance. It also provides a glimpse into the engineering and construction techniques of the time, as well as the social and economic conditions of the era. Overall, A Tale of Two Tunnels is a thrilling and engaging read that captures the spirit of adventure and romance that was so prevalent in the late 19th century.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.