Thunderbolt from a clear sky

"This fascinating biography tells the inspiring story of an American businessman, lawyer, legislator (Kansas state and U.S. Congressman from N.Y.), and farmer. Woven through the life of Robert W.S. Stevens you'll find the stories of the American west, the railroad industry, and a great (though previously unheralded) American family."—publishers web site.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 312 pages

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