Publisher's Synopsis
""The Wage Slaves of New York"" is a novel written by Roy Larcom McCardell and published in 1899. The story is set in New York City during the late 19th century and follows the lives of several working-class individuals who are struggling to make ends meet. The main character, Tom Larkin, is a young man who works in a factory and dreams of a better life. He falls in love with a fellow worker, Nellie, and together they navigate the challenges of poverty, exploitation, and social injustice. The novel explores themes of labor rights, gender roles, and the impact of industrialization on society. McCardell's writing style is characterized by vivid descriptions of urban life and a sympathetic portrayal of the working class. ""The Wage Slaves of New York"" is a powerful critique of the capitalist system and a call for social reform.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.
