Publisher's Synopsis
The Paper Cap: A Story of Love and Labor is a novel written by Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr and published in 1918. The story revolves around the life of a young girl named Nance Olden, who is born into poverty and struggles to make ends meet. Nance is a hardworking and determined girl who dreams of a better life for herself and her family.The novel is set in the early 1900s in New York City, where Nance works as a hat trimmer in a sweatshop. She is a skilled worker and takes pride in her work, but she is constantly exploited by her employer. Despite the harsh conditions, Nance remains optimistic and is determined to make a better life for herself.The story takes a romantic turn when Nance meets a young man named Jimmie, who is also struggling to make ends meet. Jimmie is a kind and caring person who helps Nance in her time of need. The two fall in love and begin a journey together to achieve their dreams.The Paper Cap: A Story of Love and Labor is a heartwarming tale of love, perseverance, and the struggles of the working class. The novel highlights the harsh realities of life in the early 1900s and the challenges faced by those who worked in sweatshops. It is a story of hope and the power of love to overcome adversity.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.
