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Emma Mcchesney And Company

Emma Mcchesney And Company

Ferber, Edna

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ISBN10: 1163775088
ISBN13: 9781163775080
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 248
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.52 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Emma McChesney and Company is a novel written by Edna Ferber that was first published in 1915. The book follows the story of Emma McChesney, a smart and savvy businesswoman who works as a traveling saleswoman for the T.A. Buck Featherloom Petticoat Company. Emma is a single mother who is determined to succeed in a male-dominated industry and provide for her son, Jock.Throughout the book, Emma faces various challenges, including dealing with difficult clients, navigating office politics, and balancing her work and personal life. She also forms a close friendship with her coworker, Charlie, and develops a romantic relationship with a wealthy businessman named Jim.Despite the obstacles she faces, Emma's quick wit and determination help her to succeed in her career and personal life. The book provides a unique perspective on the role of women in the early 20th century and explores themes of gender, class, and ambition.Overall, Emma McChesney and Company is a compelling and entertaining read that offers insight into the challenges faced by women in business during the early 1900s. It is a classic example of Edna Ferber's writing, which is known for its strong female characters and social commentary.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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