The Elliott Family: Or The Trials Of New York Seamstresses (1845)

The Elliott Family: Or The Trials Of New York Seamstresses is a novel written by Charles Burdett and published in 1845. The story revolves around the lives of the Elliott family, who work as seamstresses in New York City during the mid-19th century. The novel explores the challenges and hardships faced by these women as they struggle to make a living in a society that does not value their work or their worth.The main character, Mary Elliott, is a young seamstress who works tirelessly to support her family. Her mother, a former seamstress herself, is unable to work due to illness, leaving Mary to take care of her younger siblings. Mary's father is a drunkard who often spends his wages on alcohol, leaving the family with little to survive on.As the story progresses, Mary and her family face a series of trials and tribulations, including illness, financial struggles, and societal discrimination. Despite these challenges, Mary remains determined to provide for her family and to fight for the rights of seamstresses everywhere.The Elliott Family: Or The Trials Of New York Seamstresses is a poignant and powerful portrayal of the struggles faced by working-class women during the 19th century. It sheds light on the injustices of the time and highlights the resilience and strength of those who fought for their rights and their dignity.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.