Kinnabar: Or The Great Railway Race Of 1895 (1895)

Kinnabar: Or The Great Railway Race Of 1895 is a historical fiction novel written by W. J. Scott and published in 1895. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows a race between two railway companies to build a railway line from the east coast of Australia to the west coast. The main character, Jack Kinnabar, is a young engineer who is hired by one of the companies to help build the railway line. Along the way, Kinnabar faces many challenges, including harsh weather conditions, difficult terrain, and fierce competition from the other company. The novel also explores the themes of ambition, greed, and the impact of industrialization on the Australian landscape. Overall, Kinnabar: Or The Great Railway Race Of 1895 is a thrilling adventure story that offers a fascinating glimpse into Australia's history and the early days of railway construction.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.