Trains roared across North America from the turn of the century to the 1940s, transporting silk from the Far East to mills in New York. Based on a true-life derailment of a silk train in 1927, this book tells the story of Emma, a young girl who dreams of having some silk of her own. When the overturned train spills its precious cargo into a river, Emma risks her life to recover a length of silk from the churning waters. Full-color illustrations.
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Trains roared across North America from the turn of the century to the 1940s, transporting silk from the Far East to mills in New York. Based on a true-life derailment of a silk train in 1927, this book tells the story of Emma, a young girl who dreams of having some silk of her own. When the overturned train spills its precious cargo into a river, Emma risks her life to recover a length of silk from the churning waters. Full-color illustrations.
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1997
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Seller's Description: Paul Mombourquette. Fine in fine jacket. Tight binding. No chips, tears, creases or written inscriptions. Based on a true story of a silk train derailment, known as the "Million Dollar Wreck", that took place in 1927 along the Fraser River in British Columbia. A historical note at the end of the book details the actual historical event. Size: Sm 4to (9" to 11").
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