Between Rail and River: 2 (Canawlers) - Softcover

Rada Jr, James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0971459924 ISBN 13: 9780971459922

Publisher: Legacy Publishing, 2017

Synopsis

The war between the North and the South takes hold on the Freeman. 

As the Fitzgeralds struggle to make it through the winter of 1862-1863 after a poor year of boating on the C&O Canal, the Civil War draws ever closer to being fought aboard the Freeman. George Fitzgerald’s unexpected return from the battles of the Civil War pits him against David Windover, an ex-Confederate spy, who now works and lives with the Fitzgeralds. 

Alice Fitzgerald struggles to hold her family together as a vindictive sheriff and a haughty doctor’s wife work to tear them apart. Tony, the street urchin from Cumberland, has found a life aboard the Freeman, but Sheriff Lee Whittaker has other ideas for the ex-thief. Elizabeth is growing older and finding herself torn between the canal and becoming a lady. 

Together, the Fitzgeralds have met every obstacle, but how will they fare if the divisive forces around them separate them?

About this title

Review

Between Rail and River

“The book is an enjoyable, clean family read, with characters young and old for a broad-based appeal to both teens and adults. Between Rail and River also provides a unique, regional appeal, as it teaches about a particular group of people, ordinary working ‘canawlers’ in a story that goes beyond the usual coverage of life during the Civil War.”

- Historical Fiction Review

Canawlers

“A powerful, thoughtful and fascinating historical novel, Canawlers documents author James Rada, Jr. as a writer of considerable and deftly expressed storytelling talent.”

- Midwest Book Review

“James Rada, of Cumberland, has written a historical novel for high-schoolers and adults, which relates the adventures, hardships and ultimate tragedy of a family of boaters on the C&O Canal. ... The tale moves quickly and should hold the attention of readers looking for an imaginative adventure set on the canal at a critical time in history.”

- Along the Towpath

Edition details

• Publisher: Legacy Publishing
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0971459924
• ISBN 13: 9780971459922
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 300