The Power and the Glory by Grace MacGowan Cooke

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Author Cooke, Grace MacGowan, 1863-1944
Illustrator Keller, Arthur Ignatius, 1866-1924
Title The Power and the Glory
Note Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Juliet Sutherland, Sjaani and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary "The Power and the Glory" by Grace MacGowan Cooke is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story follows Johnnie Consadine, a young woman born in the mountains who embarks on a journey to the factory town of Cottonville in search of work and a better life for her family. Set against a backdrop of social challenges, Johnnie's character embodies aspiration and determination as she navigates her new environment filled with industry and opportunity. The beginning of the novel introduces readers to Johnnie's humble origins in a small mountain cabin, where her sick mother and Uncle Pros struggle to provide for the family. Johnnie's youthful ambition compels her to leave her familiar surroundings in search of employment at the local cotton mill. The narrative vividly portrays her determination as she walks towards her future, reflecting on her family's history and the hardships they faced. Throughout this opening, the reader gains insight into Johnnie's strong will and her desire to create a better life for herself and her siblings, setting the stage for her challenges and aspirations in the industrial world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Psychological fiction
Subject Domestic fiction
Subject Social problems -- Fiction
Subject Social classes -- Fiction
Subject Working class women -- Fiction
Subject Women -- Appalachian Region -- Fiction
Subject Mills and mill-work -- Fiction
Subject Appalachian Region -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 10068
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 19, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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