Calumet “K”

by Samuel Merwin and Henry Kitchell Webster

A novel about building a grain elevator, praised by Rand for its depiction of an effective construction superintendent.

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Calumet “K” appears in 1 currently documented source-backed recommendation.

Ayn Rand Novelist and philosopher

Recommended Original letter transcript letter

Documented citation: Her favorite story: purposeful work and a construction challenge.

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Letter 188: To Barbara Brandt

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Ayn Rand Institute · 1945-12-11 · accessed 2026-10-01

letter · Original letter transcript

Original letter transcript explicitly identifies the book as her favorite and proposes its republication under her recommendation.

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