
OFFICERS OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS - BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
EVERY BOY’S LIBRARY—BOY SCOUT EDITION
KIRK MUNROE
GROSSET & DUNLAP
ILLUSTRATIONS.
CAB AND CABOOSE: THE STORY OF A RAILROAD BOY.
CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
A spirited young lad finds his place among the clatter and steam of a bustling railroad yard, where every day feels like a new adventure. He learns the ropes of the job—from coupling cars to keeping watch over the tracks—while forming close friendships with the seasoned engineers and fellow workers who become his mentors.
When news spreads of a daring train robber prowling the line, the boy’s courage is tested. He volunteers to help track the outlaw, racing against time and danger, discovering his own resourcefulness and bravery along the way. The story captures the excitement of early rail travel, the camaraderie of the crew, and the timeless thrill of a boy stepping up to protect his community. Listeners will be drawn into an era of whistles and steel, cheering for a youngster whose heart is as steady as the locomotives he tends.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (273K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2007-09-04
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1850–1930
An adventurous writer of books for young readers, he turned his own frontier travels, canoeing trips, and love of the outdoors into fast-moving stories. His work also helped capture an early vision of Florida and American outdoor life in the late 19th century.
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