Over the Wire: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Over the Wire is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Jones, Eugene.
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"Over the Wire" by Eugene Jones is a short story that was published in the early 20th century. This gripping narrative unfolds in the harsh and isolated setting of a mountain telegraph tower during a severe blizzard. It explores themes of communication, danger, and human resilience through the lens of operators managing a vital railway line during a storm. In the story, two telegraph operators, Jim and Big Ben, work tirelessly to maintain communication amid escalating chaos caused by a blizzard. As they manage emergency communications, an anxious operator named Donaldson at a nearby station reports eerie disturbances, ultimately sending a desperate message warning about a planned derailment of the Cumberland Limited, a train carrying a vast amount of cash. Despite the treacherous conditions and mounting fear, Ben and Jim race against time to thwart the danger, uncovering a chilling truth about Donaldson's fate as they reach the station. The story culminates in a suspenseful revelation that challenges the reader's understanding of reality and perception in extreme circumstances.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Over the Wire
- Author credits: Jones, Eugene
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Ghost stories
- Railroad stories
- Short stories
- Telegraphers -- Fiction
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- Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
- Category: Short Stories
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