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Casey Jones
  • Language: en

Casey Jones

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 1927
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  • Publisher: Unknown

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Casey Jones - Epic of the American Railroad
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 246

Casey Jones - Epic of the American Railroad

There is a wide difference between the saturated steam locomotives of the late nineteenth century and the sleek aluminum, streamlined Diesel and electric engines of today capable of developing speeds up to two hundred miles per hour j but the technique, methods and personalities of the earlier romantic period com prise an essentially important and extremely interesting chapter in the history of the American railroad. From the vast army of workers who were responsible for the actual operation and maintenance of the railroad in the nineties one name has arisen that will survive in memory as long as the railroad in any form exists. It radiates the spirit of romance and adventure inherent in the...

Casey Jones
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 26

Casey Jones

Tells the story of the railroad engineer who died while successfully working to save the lives of the rest of the people on his passenger train when it collided with a stopped freight train.

Casey Jones
  • Language: en

Casey Jones

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 1988-12-01
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  • Publisher: Raintree Pub

Presents the life story of John Luther Jones, an American railroad engineer whose death was celebrated in the ballad Casey Jones, which made him a folk hero.

Casey Jones: And His Railroad Legacy
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 34

Casey Jones: And His Railroad Legacy

The American railroader Casey Jones’s dramatic death, while trying to stop his train and save the lives of his passengers, made him a hero. This book is an introduction to the life and career of railroad engine driver Casey Jones whose heroic effort has inspired songs, books, and museums. Through original artwork and historical context, this in depth view of the folktale, recounts the ways in which Jones's life was forever changed after he exposed his intuitive and heroic nature.

Money to Burn
  • Language: en

Money to Burn

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 1999
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  • Publisher: Unknown

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Casey Jones
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 52

Casey Jones

Casey Jones was the most famous railroad engineer there ever was. Casey had one hang up. He had to be on time. He expected his trains to be on time too. One night Casey was asked to drive a train that was far behind schedule. He got that train running as fast as she could go. Would Casey make it on time? Hop on board and find out what made this railroad engineer an American hero in this fast-paced tale.

Casey Jones
  • Language: en

Casey Jones

A retelling of the life story of John Luther Jones, an American railroad engineer whose death was celebrated in the ballad Casey Jones, which made him a folk hero.

Casey Jones
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 46

Casey Jones

Retells the true story of Casey Jones, the engineer who always brought his train in on time.

Casey Jones
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 44

Casey Jones

The life of the railroad engineer, famous for always bringing his train in on time, and whose last ride on the Cannonball Express inspired the well-known ballad.