At The Crossing With Denis McShane (1912)

By William Allen Knight

Book Overview

At The Crossing With Denis McShane is a novel written by William Allen Knight and first published in 1912. The story follows the life of Denis McShane, a young Irish immigrant who arrives in America with nothing but the clothes on his back and a dream of making a better life for himself. Denis quickly finds work as a railroad laborer and begins to build a new life for himself in the bustling city of Chicago.As Denis navigates the challenges of his new life, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including fellow immigrants, corrupt politicians, and wealthy industrialists. He falls in love with a young woman named Mary, but their relationship is threatened by the social and economic divisions that define the city.Throughout the novel, Knight explores themes of immigration, social inequality, and the struggle for the American Dream. He also provides a vivid depiction of life in early 20th century Chicago, with its bustling streets, towering skyscrapers, and vibrant immigrant communities.At The Crossing With Denis McShane is a powerful and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of immigrants in America during a time of great social and economic change. It is a timeless tale of hope, perseverance, and the enduring human spirit.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: 1120159938
• ISBN13: 9781120159939
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 74 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"