A Daughter Of The Tenements (1895)
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A Daughter Of The Tenements is a novel written by Edward W. Townsend and published in 1895. The story is set in the slums of New York City during the late 19th century and follows the life of a young girl named Gertie, who was born and raised in poverty. Gertie's mother dies when she is young, leaving her to be raised by her alcoholic father and older sister. Despite the challenges she faces, Gertie is determined to improve her life and the lives of those around her. She works hard and eventually becomes a successful businesswoman, but not without facing many obstacles along the way. The novel explores themes of poverty, family, ambition, and the struggles of immigrants in America during this time period. It is a powerful and emotional story that provides a glimpse into the harsh realities of life in the tenements of New York City.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.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1163984019
ISBN13:9781163984017
Release Date:September 2010
Publisher:Kessinger Publishing
Length:384 Pages
Weight:1.13 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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