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William Wister Haines

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(1908 - 1989)

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William Wister Haines was an American author, screenwriter, and playwright.



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High Tension (1938)

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Unable to find employment as an engineer during the Great Depression, Haines worked nights as an electric lineman on a railroad. That experience was the basis for his first two books, Slim and this book (High Tension).

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Author(s): William Wister Haines
Illustrator(s): Robert Lawson

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Slim (1934)

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This story is based on Haines’ experiences as a lineman. This hardcover edition includes illustrations by Robert Lawson.

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Author(s): William Wister Haines
Illustrator(s): Robert Lawson

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