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Synopsis
A clear, human look at work that shapes everyday life.
This nonfiction volume surveys how work defines people, communities, and values across early 20th‑century America. Through stories of transport workers, factory makers, and those who produce life’s luxuries, it reveals how labor connects families, faith, and society.
The book frames a world where the daily grind touches every corner of life—from trains and mills to shops and ships—while asking what work means for character, community, and opportunity. It uses concrete examples to show how different trades shape language, culture, and social life, and it considers the church’s role in supporting workers and their families.
- Explore how various jobs create shared identities and social networks.
- See how work conditions, wages, and leisure influence daily life and values.
- Learn how transportation, industry, and commerce connect people and places.
- Examine the tension between production of essentials and luxuries, and what that means for society.
Ideal for readers interested in social history, labor, and the everyday impact of work on American life.
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