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The Harbor

The Harbor

Poole, Ernest

Paperback

Mystery & ThrillerLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1417933372
ISBN13: 9781417933372
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 1 2005
Pages: 396
Weight: 1.28
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Harbor is a novel written by Ernest Poole that explores the lives of working-class individuals in New York City during the early 20th century. The story centers around the character of Billy, a young man who works as a longshoreman in the bustling harbor. Through his experiences, the novel delves into themes of labor rights, social justice, and the struggles of the working class.As Billy navigates the challenges of his job, he becomes increasingly involved in the labor movement and begins to question the fairness of his working conditions. Along the way, he meets a diverse cast of characters, including fellow longshoremen, union organizers, and immigrants who have come to America in search of a better life.The Harbor is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that offers a vivid portrayal of life in early 20th-century New York. It is a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by working-class individuals and the importance of fighting for social justice and equality.1915. Poole worked as a journalist where he campaigned for social reforms including an end to child labor. On the outbreak of the First World War he worked as a war correspondent for The Saturday Evening Post. The Harbor is his novel about trade unions. The book begins: You chump, I thought contemptuously. I was seven years old at the time, and the gentleman to whom I referred was Henry Ward Beecher. What is was that aroused my contempt for the man will be fore fully understood if I tell first of the grudge I bore him.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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