Publisher's Synopsis
The Girl of the Guard Line is a novel written by Charles Carey Waddell and published in 1915. The story is set in the early 1900s and follows the life of a young woman named Mary, who works as a guard on the railway line in rural America. Mary is a strong and independent woman who is not afraid to stand up for herself and her beliefs. She is also a skilled marksman and is respected by her fellow guards for her courage and dedication to her job.The novel explores Mary's life as she navigates the challenges of working in a male-dominated profession and dealing with the prejudices and biases of the people around her. Along the way, she meets and falls in love with a young man named Jack, who is also a guard on the railway line. Together, they face a series of obstacles and challenges that test their love and their commitment to each other.The Girl of the Guard Line is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of gender, class, and social justice. It is a story about the strength and resilience of the human spirit, and the power of love to overcome even the greatest of obstacles. With its vivid characters, richly detailed setting, and compelling storyline, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in American literature and history.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.
