The Steam-Shovel Man is a juvenile fiction novel written by Ralph Delahaye Paine in 1913. It follows Walter Goodwin, a young man determined to improve his family's situation by seeking work on the Panama Canal project. Throughout his journey, he meets various characters, including Captain Martin Bradshaw and steam-shovel engineer Jack Devlin, who shape his experiences. The book highlights themes of ambition and adventure against the backdrop of one of the early 20th century's most significant engineering feats.
