The Other Side: A Social Study Based on Fact (Classic Reprint)

M. A. Foran

ISBN 10: 1331205069 / ISBN 13: 9781331205067

Published by Forgotten Books, 2022

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book takes us back to the 19th century, a time of great upheaval in the United States. Against the backdrop of the pre-Civil War era, the author explores the devastating consequences of a financial crisis on the lives of ordinary people, particularly farmers. We meet Richard Arbyght, a man who dreams of a better life for his family, but whose ambitions are tragically cut short by a violent robbery. His wife, Irene, is left to grapple with the loss of her husband and the uncertainty of the future. The book delves into the stark social inequalities of the time, highlighting the injustices faced by those who are vulnerable to the machinations of powerful financial interests. The author uses the story of Richard and Irene to expose the predatory nature of the "wildcat banks" that were prevalent in the era, and the devastating impact they had on ordinary people. Through the voice of Squire Stanley, a wise and principled character, the author also offers a thoughtful critique of the lack of a national currency, arguing that a system where money is controlled by the state would better protect the interests of the common man. The book is a compelling narrative that weaves together personal tragedy, social commentary, and a call for a fairer economic system, leaving readers to contemplate the enduring relevance of the themes it explores. 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 # 9781331205067_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Other Side: A Social Study Based on Fact (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331205069
• ISBN 13: 9781331205067
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Childrens Fiction

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Synopsis

Explore a vivid tale of work, faith, and community told through the lives of workers and their families.

This sweeping narrative blends historical insight with intimate drama, tracing the rise of labor as a force in modern society and the human cost behind industry. From hospital rooms where injuries test loyalty to factory floors where profits reshape souls, this book examines how people fight for dignity, recognition, and a sense of belonging. Against a backdrop of unions, capital, and hard-won progress, it intertwines personal romance with social change, offering a memorable portrait of resilience and reform.

• Follow a cast of workers, managers, and families as they navigate love, loss, and opportunity.
• See how shared purpose, mutual aid, and a forward-looking view of community reshape a business and its people.
• Witness the tension between money, power, and human value, and the hope that education and libraries can lighten the load.
• Experience moments of tenderness, courage, and practical reforms that improve lives on and off the shop floor.

Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction rooted in social issues, as well as those drawn to stories about labor, community, and personal growth.