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Jo: A Telegraphic Tale (1885)

Jo: A Telegraphic Tale (1885)

Smith, Edward J.

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Presidents & Heads of State20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1164876708
ISBN13: 9781164876700
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 212
Weight: 0.64
Height: 0.45 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Jo: A Telegraphic Tale is a novel written by Edward J. Smith and published in 1885. The story follows the life of Jo, a young telegraph operator who works for the Western Union Telegraph Company in the United States during the mid-19th century. Jo is a hardworking and ambitious young man who dreams of becoming a successful businessman one day. He faces many challenges and obstacles along the way, including discrimination and prejudice due to his race and social status. Despite these challenges, Jo perseveres and eventually achieves his dreams. The novel provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of telegraphy during the 19th century and explores themes such as social inequality, determination, and the American Dream. It is a compelling and thought-provoking read that is sure to captivate readers of all ages.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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