Richard Harvey

Richard Harvey: Or Taking A Stand (1848) is a novel written by Helen Cross Knight. Set in the mid-nineteenth century, the book tells the story of Richard Harvey, a young man from a wealthy family who is disillusioned by the corruption and injustice he sees in his community. After witnessing the mistreatment of workers in his father's factory, Richard becomes determined to stand up for what is right and fight against the oppressive system.As Richard becomes more involved in the labor movement, he faces opposition from his own family and the powerful business interests in his town. However, with the help of his friends and fellow activists, Richard perseveres and eventually leads a successful strike that brings about significant changes in the factory.Along the way, Richard also falls in love with a young woman named Emily, who shares his passion for social justice. Together, they work to build a better future for themselves and their community.Richard Harvey: Or Taking A Stand is a compelling and inspiring tale of one man's courage and determination in the face of adversity. It explores themes of social justice, inequality, and the power of collective action to effect change.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.