Packard's Experiences and Literary Works

Packard's experiences working on the railroad led to his writing many railroad stories, then to a series of mystery novels, the most famous of which featured a character called Jimmie Dale.

The critic August Nemo selected seven short stories by this remarkable author for your enjoyment:

• Corporal Bob
• The Guardian of the Devil's Slide
• Where's Haggerty?
• McQueen's Hobby
• Munford
• "If a Man Die"
• The Blood of Kings