The Grapes Of Wrath: A Tale Of North And South (1901)

by Mary Harriott Norris, G.W. Royston-Pigott, G W Royston-Pigott, et al.

Book Overview

The Grapes of Wrath: A Tale of North and South is a novel written by Mary Harriott Norris and first published in 1901. The book tells the story of two families, one from the North and one from the South, who are brought together by the California gold rush of the mid-19th century. The story begins with the Joad family, who are tenant farmers in Oklahoma during the Great Depression. They are forced to leave their home and travel to California in search of work and a better life. Along the way, they face numerous hardships and obstacles, including poverty, hunger, and discrimination.Meanwhile, the Hamilton family, who are from the South, are also traveling to California in search of work. Their journey is just as difficult as the Joads', and they too face discrimination and exploitation.As the two families make their way to California, they encounter a variety of characters, both good and bad. Some are kind and helpful, while others are cruel and selfish. Through it all, the Joads and Hamiltons remain determined to survive and thrive in a world that seems to be against them.The Grapes of Wrath: A Tale of North and South is a powerful and moving novel that explores themes of poverty, inequality, and the resilience of the human spirit. It is a classic of American literature and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Great Depression and the struggles of working-class families during that time.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: 1165691213
• ISBN13: 9781165691210
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 372 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"