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The Factory Boy
Paperback
General Juvenile FictionHistoryReligion
ISBN13: 9781023349116
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 38
Weight: 0.15
Height: 0.08 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Factory Boy by Madeline Leslie offers a glimpse into 19th-century America through the eyes of young people working in clothing factories. This juvenile fiction explores themes of poverty and the challenges faced by orphans in a rapidly industrializing nation. Set against a backdrop of social change, the story gently weaves in Christian values and moral lessons.
Originally published in the 19th century, The Factory Boy presents a historical snapshot of a bygone era, offering insights into the lives of working children and the societal issues they encountered. While entertaining, the narrative subtly prompts reflection on compassion, faith, and the importance of ethical conduct. Readers interested in historical juvenile fiction and the social themes of the 19th century will find this story a compelling and thought-provoking read.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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