Mary E. Lyons Bücher
Mary E. Lyons, eine ehemalige Pädagogin und Bibliothekarin, widmete sich seit 1993 hauptberuflich dem Schreiben für junge Leser. Ihre Erzählungen erforschen oft Themen wie Widerstandsfähigkeit und historische Ereignisse und erwecken die Vergangenheit für heutige Zielgruppen zum Leben. Lyons ist bekannt für ihre fesselnde Erzählweise und sorgfältige Recherche, die immersive und lehrreiche Erlebnisse für ihre Leser schafft.
The Virginia Blue Ridge Railroad
- 178 Seiten
- 7 Lesestunden
Set against the backdrop of 1849 Virginia, the narrative chronicles the ambitious construction of the Blue Ridge Railroad, a vital link to the Ohio River's trade. The project faced immense challenges as enslaved workers and Irish immigrants tackled treacherous terrain, enduring deadly explosions and labor strikes. Chief engineer Claudius Crozet grappled with the haunting consequences of these tragedies over seven years. Award-winning author Mary E. Lyons draws on extensive historical documents to provide an in-depth account of this perilous endeavor.
Slave Labor on Virginia's Blue Ridge Railroad
- 162 Seiten
- 6 Lesestunden
The narrative delves into the ambitious railroad project in Virginia during the mid-19th century, highlighting the forced labor of at least 300 enslaved individuals and 1,500 Irish immigrants. It explores the intersection of economic development and human suffering, revealing how the state's quest for progress was built on the backs of those who were oppressed. The book provides a poignant examination of the social dynamics and the harsh realities of labor during this transformative period in American history.