On The Firing Line

On The Firing Line is a novel by Anna Chapin Ray that was first published in 1914. The book tells the story of a young woman named Ruth Macdonald who is determined to make a name for herself in the business world. Ruth is a skilled stenographer and typist, and she lands a job at a large manufacturing company in New York City. However, she quickly discovers that the business world is a cutthroat place, and she must work hard to prove herself and climb the corporate ladder. Along the way, Ruth faces numerous challenges and obstacles, including sexism, office politics, and personal setbacks. Despite these challenges, she remains determined to succeed and eventually becomes one of the top executives at the company. On The Firing Line is a fascinating look at the world of business and the struggles faced by women in the early 20th century. It is a timeless story of perseverance, ambition, and the pursuit of success.""Yes, or Fate. What else makes a man move out of the way, just in time for the bullet to graze his cheek? He doesn't see the bullet coming; neither does the man who stops it. Both of them are busy about something else. For the man who escapes it, it is Providence; for the man who gets killed, it is Fate.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.