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The Seamstress Of Stettin (1889)

The Seamstress Of Stettin (1889)

McFadden, Cornelia

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ISBN10: 1164185209
ISBN13: 9781164185208
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 332
Weight: 0.98
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Seamstress of Stettin is a historical novel written by Cornelia Mcfadden in 1889. The story is set in the mid-19th century in Stettin, a city in Prussia (modern-day Poland). The protagonist of the novel is a young seamstress named Gretchen who works in a small workshop owned by a wealthy merchant. Gretchen is a talented seamstress, but her life is filled with hardship and struggles. She lives in poverty and is constantly mistreated by her employer and her fellow workers.Despite her difficult circumstances, Gretchen is determined to make a better life for herself. She dreams of opening her own dressmaking business and becoming a successful entrepreneur. However, her plans are complicated by the social and economic constraints of the time, as well as the prejudices of those around her.As the story unfolds, Gretchen faces a series of challenges and setbacks, including illness, financial difficulties, and romantic entanglements. She also becomes involved in the political and social movements of the time, including the struggle for women's rights and the fight against poverty and inequality.Throughout the novel, Mcfadden provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of life in mid-19th century Stettin, including the social and economic conditions of the time, the struggles of the working class, and the political and cultural movements that were shaping the world. The Seamstress of Stettin is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in European history.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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