The Angel Of The Tenement

By George Madden Martin

Book Overview

The Angel of the Tenement is a novel written by George Madden Martin. The story is set in the tenements of New York City in the early 1900s. The protagonist, Maggie Donovan, is a young Irish immigrant who lives in one of the tenements with her family. Maggie is a kind and caring person who helps her neighbors in any way she can. She is known as the ""angel of the tenement"" because of her selflessness and generosity.The novel explores the difficult living conditions of the tenements and the struggles of the immigrants who live there. Maggie's family and neighbors face poverty, illness, and discrimination. Maggie's father is an alcoholic who cannot provide for his family, and her mother is sickly. Maggie works long hours in a factory to support her family and dreams of a better life.The story takes a dramatic turn when Maggie's brother, Tom, is accused of a crime he did not commit. Maggie must fight to clear her brother's name and prove his innocence. Along the way, she faces many obstacles and learns important lessons about the power of faith, hope, and love.The Angel of the Tenement is a heartwarming and inspiring story that showcases the resilience and determination of the human spirit. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of immigration and the struggles of the working class in America.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: 116325908X
• ISBN13: 9781163259085
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 142 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"