Fame and Fortune Weekly No. 14: A Gold Brick
Frank Tousey
Play
Length 2 h 26 min
Chapters 16
First published 1906
Joe Vickers, a young man of humble circumstances, was a strong and conscientious worker for the railroad. Starting as a Wiper, he took advantage of his chance to become a Fireman and even an Engineer just as his father was. Joe shows his honesty, ingenuity, and courage are well-suited to overcome any evil that comes his way. (Summary by Keith Salis)
Chapters
1
Ch 1 Introduces Joe Vickers, and Shows how He Saved the Life of His Enemy Read by Keith Salis 10:22
2
Ch 2 Katie Todd and Trouble Read by Keith Salis 8:30
3
Ch 3 In which Reference is Made to the Gold Brick Read by Keith Salis 12:40
4
Ch 4 In which Joe Gets a Regular Job as Fireman on the Freight Read by Keith Salis 8:27
5
Ch 5 The 13th of June Read by Keith Salis 10:44
6
Ch 6 The Struggle in the Engine Cab Read by Keith Salis 10:08
7
Ch 7 How Joe Saves the Life of Florence Van Slyck Read by Keith Salis 7:19
8
Ch 8 Only the Brave Deserve the Fair Read by Keith Salis 8:36
9
Ch 9 A Nigger in the Woodpile Read by Keith Salis 11:40
10
Ch 10 Joe Calls at Judge Van Slyck's Home Read by Keith Salis 7:52
11
Ch 11 Joe's First Trip as Engineer Read by Keith Salis 7:12
12
Ch 12 In the Grasp of His Enemies Read by Keith Salis 7:25
13
Ch 13 In which Katie Todd Shows what She is Made of Read by Keith Salis 9:46
14
Ch 14 Abel Hyde is Held for Trial Read by Keith Salis 6:58
15
Ch 15 In which Joe has a Run-in with Herbert Chase Read by Keith Salis 7:08
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Ch 16 A Race for Life - Conclusion Read by Keith Salis 11:37
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