The Shop (1889)

By A.E. Winship

Book Overview

The Shop is a novel written by Albert Edward Winship in 1889. The story is set in a small town in New England and follows the lives of the people who work and shop at a local department store. The main character, John Manning, is the owner of the store and is struggling to keep it afloat in the face of competition from larger chain stores. The novel explores the relationships between the store's employees, as well as their interactions with the customers who frequent the shop. It also touches on themes of class and social mobility, as some characters strive to rise above their station while others struggle to maintain their status. Throughout the novel, the characters grapple with issues of love, loyalty, and ambition, as they navigate the challenges of life in a rapidly changing world. The Shop is a compelling portrait of small-town America in the late 19th century, and a timeless exploration of the human experience.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: 1104329255
• ISBN13: 9781104329259
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"