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It is that serious, Tom, that it means life or death to one of the finest railroad systems in the United States. As long as I have been president of the company nothing more serious has arisen.
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It is that serious, Tom, that it means life or death to one of the finest railroad systems in the United States. As long as I have been president of the company nothing more serious has arisen.
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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is set against a backdrop of high stakes and financial turmoil in the early 1900s, a time of great industrial and economic change. At its center is a railroad president, Frank Larkin, and his son, Tom. Frank, a ruthless businessman, is consumed by his company's financial woes, while Tom, an aspiring writer and musician, feels stifled by his father's expectations. When the governor of California discovers a document that threatens to shake the foundation of Frank's railroad empire, the Larkins are drawn into a tense game of negotiations and deception. As Tom becomes entangled in his father's world, he must confront his own values and grapple with the ethical consequences of wealth and power. The author delves into the complexities of family, ambition, and the sacrifices made in pursuit of success. This book explores the human cost of unchecked capitalism and the ways in which our personal choices shape our destinies. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331531722_0
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