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Opening the iron trail

by Edwin L. Sabin

Level B2 · Upper-intermediateAdventureHistoricalChildren's22 chapters
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CEFR level
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Length
22 chapters
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About this book

In the thrilling race to build the transcontinental railroad, follow Terry Richards and his comrades as they battle the rugged plains and mountains, laying iron rails that will unite a nation forever. Experience the grit, camaraderie, and triumphs of the Iron Trail pioneers.

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Contents

22 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02TO THE READER
03CHAPTER I TERRY RICHARDS ON THE JOB
04CHAPTER II A LITTLE INTERRUPTION
05CHAPTER III “TRACK’S CLEAR”
06CHAPTER IV DOWN THE LINE—AND BACK
07CHAPTER V THE CHEYENNES HAVE SOME FUN
08CHAPTER VI MOVING DAY ALONG THE LINE
09CHAPTER VII OUT INTO THE SURVEY COUNTRY
10CHAPTER VIII GENERAL DODGE SHOWS THE WAY
11CHAPTER IX MORE BAD NEWS
12CHAPTER X A MEETING IN THE DESERT

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