On The Iron At Big Cloud

Synopsis

Packard (1877-1942) Was A Canadian Novelist Born In Montreal And Educated At Mcgill University And The University Of Liege. As A Young Man He Worked As A Civil Engineer For The Canadian Pacific Railway And His Experiences Working On The Railroad Provided Inspiration For Many Of His Stories. He Also Wrote A Series Of Mystery Novels Featuring The Character Jimmie Dale, A Wealthy Playboy By Day Who Transforms Into The Grey Seal At Night, Donning Inconspicuous Dark Clothing And A Black Slouch Hat And Breaking Into Homes And Businesses To Crack Their Safes. Published In 1911, This Is One Of His Earliest Railroad Novels.