The Ship-Carpenter's Family: A Story For The Times (1855)

By William Edward S. Whitman

Book Overview

The Ship-Carpenter's Family: A Story For The Times is a novel written by William Edward Seaver Whitman in 1855. The book tells the story of the Ship-Carpenter family, who are struggling to make ends meet in the midst of economic and social change in mid-19th century America. The father, John Ship-Carpenter, is a skilled carpenter who has been displaced by the rise of factory production. His wife, Mary, is a hard-working homemaker who tries to keep their family together despite the challenges they face. Their children, Tom and Lucy, are both trying to find their place in the world and make sense of the changes happening around them. The novel explores themes of industrialization, urbanization, and social inequality, as well as the importance of family, community, and resilience in the face of adversity. Overall, The Ship-Carpenter's Family is a poignant and insightful look at a pivotal moment in American history and a reminder of the enduring power of family and human connection.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: 1120927463
• ISBN13: 9781120927460
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 404 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"