The Rainy Day Railroad War (1906)

The Rainy Day Railroad War is a novel written by Holman Francis Day and published in 1906. The story takes place in a small town in Maine during a rainy summer, where two rival railroad companies are vying for control of the local railway system. The protagonist, a young lawyer named Johnnie Bell, finds himself caught in the middle of the conflict as he tries to defend the interests of his clients, a group of local farmers who are opposed to the railroad companies' plans. As tensions escalate and violence breaks out, Johnnie must navigate a web of intrigue and betrayal to protect his clients and bring peace to the town. Along the way, he falls in love with a local woman named Dolly, adding a romantic subplot to the story. The Rainy Day Railroad War is a thrilling tale of corporate greed, small-town politics, and the struggle for justice in a changing world.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.