Brandon of the Engineers (1916)

""Brandon of the Engineers"" is a novel by Harold Bindloss, first published in 1916. The story follows the adventures of the titular character, John Brandon, a young engineer who is sent to work on a construction project in a remote part of Canada. Brandon is a skilled engineer, but he is also something of a loner, and he struggles to fit in with the rough-and-tumble crew of laborers who are working on the project.As the story unfolds, Brandon finds himself drawn into a web of intrigue and danger. He discovers that there are powerful forces at work, including a group of ruthless criminals who are determined to sabotage the construction project at any cost. Brandon must use all of his wits and skills to outsmart the criminals and protect the project from their nefarious schemes.Along the way, Brandon also finds himself falling in love with a young woman who is working on the project. But their relationship is complicated by the fact that she is engaged to another man, and by the dangers that surround them at every turn.""Brandon of the Engineers"" is a thrilling adventure story that combines elements of romance, suspense, and action. It is also a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 20th-century engineering and construction, and the challenges faced by those who worked in this demanding field.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.