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A Wall Of Men (1912)

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""A Wall of Men"" is a novel written by Margaret Hill McCarter and published in 1912. The story is set in the early 1900s and follows the life of a young woman named Mary Warren who lives in a small town in Kansas. Mary is a schoolteacher who is passionate about her work and is loved by her students. However, she is also struggling with her own personal issues, including her love for a man who is already engaged to another woman.As the story progresses, Mary becomes involved in a local labor dispute between the workers at a nearby coal mine and the mine owners. The workers are seeking better wages and working conditions, but the owners are refusing to negotiate. Mary becomes a key figure in the labor movement and helps to organize a strike.The novel explores themes of social justice, gender roles, and the power of collective action. It also portrays the struggles and sacrifices of those who fought for workers' rights during the early 20th century. Overall, ""A Wall of Men"" is a powerful and engaging story that sheds light on an important period in American history.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781166487508
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 510
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x26 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 676 g.
  • BLACK WEEK
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 17. december 2024
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""A Wall of Men"" is a novel written by Margaret Hill McCarter and published in 1912. The story is set in the early 1900s and follows the life of a young woman named Mary Warren who lives in a small town in Kansas. Mary is a schoolteacher who is passionate about her work and is loved by her students. However, she is also struggling with her own personal issues, including her love for a man who is already engaged to another woman.As the story progresses, Mary becomes involved in a local labor dispute between the workers at a nearby coal mine and the mine owners. The workers are seeking better wages and working conditions, but the owners are refusing to negotiate. Mary becomes a key figure in the labor movement and helps to organize a strike.The novel explores themes of social justice, gender roles, and the power of collective action. It also portrays the struggles and sacrifices of those who fought for workers' rights during the early 20th century. Overall, ""A Wall of Men"" is a powerful and engaging story that sheds light on an important period in American history.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.

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