Train Wreck: A Boy's Journey

In 1866, train wrecks were common - people were killed. What happened to the survivors? What if the survivor was an 11-year-old boy whose family was killed! All his family? Train Wreck, A Boy's Journey, begins in 1866 during the building of the Transcontinental Railroad. Timmy suddenly finds himself dropped in the midst of 4000 men working on the greatest human endeavor the US had ever seen. Timmy meets many historical figures, including Brigadier General Jack Casement, the Union Pacific's tyrannical construction boss, Brigham Young, Mark Twain, House of Representative Schuyler Colfax and Collis and Henry Huntington. Bob Brady, an ex-Harvard history professor, as well as foremen, architects, hunters, printers and drunks supply a lively, rich backdrop for Timmy's journey. As his past unravels, it supplies his uncertain future with challenges during this exciting time in our country's history. Formatted in large, easy to read type for your enjoyment. 356 pgs. including bibliography