Empire Builders (1907) - Francis Lynde - Bog

Empire Builders is a historical novel written by Francis Lynde and originally published in 1907. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the adventures of a group of American railway builders who are tasked with constructing a railroad across the Canadian wilderness. The main character, John Cardigan, is a wealthy and ambitious businessman who is determined to see the project through to completion, despite the many challenges and obstacles that stand in his way. Along the way, Cardigan and his team must contend with harsh weather conditions, hostile indigenous tribes, and rival companies who are also vying for control of the lucrative railway route. As the story unfolds, readers are taken on a thrilling journey through the rugged and untamed landscape of the Canadian wilderness, as Cardigan and his team battle to establish their dominance and secure their place in the history books as true empire builders. With its vivid descriptions of the natural environment and its fascinating insights into the world of 19th-century business and politics, Empire Builders is a classic work of historical fiction that is sure to captivate readers of all ages and backgrounds.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.