Harry Bedwell: Last Of The Great Railroad Storytellers is a book written by Frank P. Donovan Jr. that chronicles the life and career of Harry Bedwell, a legendary railroad man and storyteller. Bedwell worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad for over 50 years, and during that time he became known for his incredible ability to tell captivating stories about the railroad and the people who worked on it.The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of Bedwell's life, including his early years growing up in ...
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Harry Bedwell: Last Of The Great Railroad Storytellers is a book written by Frank P. Donovan Jr. that chronicles the life and career of Harry Bedwell, a legendary railroad man and storyteller. Bedwell worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad for over 50 years, and during that time he became known for his incredible ability to tell captivating stories about the railroad and the people who worked on it.The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of Bedwell's life, including his early years growing up in Texas, his time working for the railroad, and his later years as a retiree. Throughout the book, Donovan Jr. weaves together stories and anecdotes from Bedwell's life, as well as interviews with people who knew him.Readers will learn about Bedwell's experiences as a brakeman, switchman, and conductor, as well as his interactions with famous people like John Wayne and Dwight D. Eisenhower. They will also get a sense of the culture and history of the railroad industry, and the important role it played in the development of the United States.Overall, Harry Bedwell: Last Of The Great Railroad Storytellers is a fascinating and engaging book that offers a unique perspective on the history of the railroad industry and the people who worked in it. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, transportation, or just a good story.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.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 122 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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Like New in Good jacket. Some short tears, small chip missing to DJ. Limited to 1500 copies. Harry Bedwell was a railroader from his youth. Some of his stories appeared in "The Saturday Evening Post".
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 122 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
