Isbn: 9780243303878 - Louisa Kirkbride (classic Reprint): a Tale of New York (4 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, set in New York City during a harsh winter, follows the plight of the O'Byrne family, recently arrived Irish immigrants facing desperate poverty. Their fortunes change when a wealthy merchant allows them to occupy an abandoned shanty on his property. The story's background is the social and political turmoil of the city during the Civil War era, with widespread public corruption and economic stagnation. The author explores themes of immigration, poverty, and the struggle for survival, as well as the prejudices and divisions prevalent in American society. Through the contrasting characters of the O'Byrne family and their benefactor, the book delves into the complexities of human nature and the importance of compassion and understanding in overcoming adversity. This poignant tale sheds light on the challenges faced by immigrants and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of hardship. 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. print-on-demand item.…

Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 548 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.