A Summer With The Union Men (1918)

By Henry Schenkofsky

Book Overview

A Summer With The Union Men is a historical novel written by Henry Schenkofsky and published in 1918. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the journey of a young man named John, who decides to spend his summer working with a group of union men in a small town in Pennsylvania. Through his experiences, John learns about the struggles and sacrifices of the working class during a time of great social and economic change in America. He witnesses the harsh working conditions in the local factories, the tensions between the workers and the factory owners, and the efforts of the union men to organize and fight for their rights. As John becomes more involved with the union men, he also becomes romantically involved with one of the local women, Mary. Their love story is intertwined with the larger social and political issues of the time, and ultimately leads to a dramatic and tragic conclusion.A Summer With The Union Men is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of social justice, labor rights, and the human cost of industrialization. It is a compelling historical document that offers a glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of working-class Americans during a pivotal moment in the country's history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165261413
• ISBN13: 9781165261413
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 122 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"