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Casey Jones, by Larry Dane Brimner

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Brief Synopsis:

The legend of Casey Jones has been around for more than 100 years. It started when, after a horrible train accident in April 1900, a train worker named Wallace Saunders wrote a little ballad to honor the great trainman, Casey Jones.

Long Synopsis:

The legend of Casey Jones has been around for more than 100 years. It started when, after a horrible train accident in April 1900, a train worker named Wallace Saunders wrote a little ballad to honor the great trainman, Casey Jones. Over the years, verses were added to the original and the legend of Casey Jones grew until it became a tall tale. It's true that investigators said that Casey was responsible for the accident that April night because he was driving too fast and failed to respond to flag signals. Casey will be remembered as a hero, though, because he saved the lives of the train's 300 passengers. Casey's actions also made it possible for his fireman, Sim Webb, to escape the wreck. That's just the sort of thing that turns an ordinary person into a legend -- one fit for a tall tale. Learn more about Casey Jones's wild adventures inside, where you will also find a great recipe for Hobo Beans. Casey himself would have loved them! A glossary and places to discover more information are also included.

Book Quality:

Excellent

Book Size:

32 Pages

ISBN-10:

0756506026

Publisher:

Compass Point Books

Date of Addition:

06/15/09

Copyright Date:

2004

Copyrighted By:

Compass Point Books

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Categories:

Children's Books, Literature and Fiction

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