The seed she sowed : A tale of the great dock strike. by Emma Leslie

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Author Leslie, Emma, 1838-1909
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.
Summary "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 the challenges 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.)
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
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EBook-No. 74190
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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