The Cinder Buggy: A Fable in Iron and Steel

The Cinder Buggy is set in the industrial era of the late 19th century and tells the story of the rise of the iron and steel industries in America. The novel presents the epic struggle between two powerful families and their ambitions to dominate the burgeoning steel industry. It is a tale of ambition competition innovation and the personal sacrifices made for industrial progress. The title refers to the cinder buggy a metaphorical and literal representation of the means by which raw materials are transformed into the infrastructure of modern society. Iron and steel serve as symbols of progress with the novel exploring how these materials shape not just the landscape but also the lives and destinies of individuals and families.