Minvale: The Story of a Strike (Classic Reprint)

Orme Agnus

ISBN 10: 1330049136 / ISBN 13: 9781330049136

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book explores the social and economic tensions in a 19th century industrial town that are fueled by the introduction of a new vicar, the Reverend Donnimore, and the fluctuating fortunes of the workers in a local factory. As the author dissects the clash between capital and labor, we witness individual struggles and the communal pressures that push characters to their limits. The narrative delves into the personal experiences of the townsfolk, their hopes, and their struggles, adding depth and nuance to this exploration of class conflict and social unrest. Ultimately, this book provides insights into the complexities of human nature, the fragility of community, and the challenges of forging a path forward in the face of adversity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781330049136_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Minvale: The Story of a Strike (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330049136
• ISBN 13: 9781330049136
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Childrens Fiction

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Synopsis

When a mining town fights for its homes, this story follows how people rebuild trust from the ground up.

Set against a backdrop of a hard‑fought strike and sweeping evictions, the book chronicles a community learning to stand together, even as the pressure of loss tests every bond. Through the eyes of workers, organizers, and neighbors, it asks what it means to fight for livelihood and to choose mercy when the stakes are high.

• Experience a town facing upheaval as families are asked to leave their homes.
• Meet a group of local leaders who seek calm, not vengeance, in a time of crisis.
• See how trust slowly returns through shared hardship, open dialogue, and acts of care.
• Observe the tension between justice, mercy, and community survival as events unfold.

Ideal for readers drawn to tightly observed community stories about resilience, solidarity, and moral growth in difficult times.