The seed she sowed : A tale of the great dock strike. by Emma Leslie
"The Seed She Sowed: A Tale of the Great Dock Strike" by Emma Leslie is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the struggles faced by the Chaplin family during a time of economic hardship, particularly focusing on young Winny Chaplin, who is confined to her bed due to illness but remains a beacon of hope and positivity for her family and neighbors as they navigate thechallenges of poverty, work insecurity, and social injustice at the docks. The opening portion of the novel introduces Winny and her family, particularly her efforts to make their home welcoming despite their financial struggles. We see the familial bond and the hope that defines their lives, set against the backdrop of their father's meager earnings as a dockworker and the imminent threat of eviction due to unpaid rent. Winny’s character is depicted as compassionate and wise beyond her years, providing emotional support to those around her while grappling with her health issues. The narrative hints at larger social themes, such as labor rights and class struggle, which are likely to unfold further in the story as the dock strike becomes a central element of the plot. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Leslie, Emma, 1838-1909 |
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| Title | The seed she sowed : A tale of the great dock strike. |
| Original Publication | London: Blackie and Son Limited, 1891. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Strikes and lockouts -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | London (England) -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Docks -- England -- London -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 74190 |
| Release Date | Aug 5, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 105 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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