With Hoops of Steel is a historical fiction novel written by Florence Finch Kelly. The story is set during the American Civil War and follows the life of a young girl named Kate Shelly. Kate is a fearless and determined girl who lives with her family near a railroad bridge in Iowa. One stormy night, the bridge is destroyed and Kate realizes that she must warn the train that is scheduled to cross the bridge. She sets out on a dangerous journey to find the train and warn the passengers of the impending danger.The novel ...
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With Hoops of Steel is a historical fiction novel written by Florence Finch Kelly. The story is set during the American Civil War and follows the life of a young girl named Kate Shelly. Kate is a fearless and determined girl who lives with her family near a railroad bridge in Iowa. One stormy night, the bridge is destroyed and Kate realizes that she must warn the train that is scheduled to cross the bridge. She sets out on a dangerous journey to find the train and warn the passengers of the impending danger.The novel explores themes of bravery, perseverance, and the importance of family. It also provides a glimpse into the hardships faced by people during the Civil War era. The story is based on the real-life events of Kate Shelly, who became a national hero for her bravery in warning the train of the destroyed bridge.Overall, With Hoops of Steel is an inspiring and engaging novel that will appeal to readers of all ages. It is a poignant reminder of the power of courage and determination in the face of adversity.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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