Discusses the placement of over 200,000 orphaned or abandoned children in homes throughout the Midwest from 1854 to 1929 by recounting the story of one boy and his brothers.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 73-74) and index
Contents:
Introduction: The Orphan Trains Lee Loses His Mother Too Many Orphans Life in the Orphanage The First Orphan Trains The Pink Envelope Finding Homes for Orphans Lee Arrives in Texas When the Orphan Trains come to Town Lee Finds a Home The Last Orphan Trains Lee Loses One Brother and Finds Two More
