02471cam a22003613u 4500 69408 UtSlPG 20260610134615.0 m cr n 260607r20221907utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Harper, Olive, 1842-1915 The shoemaker Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-11-23 Demian Katz, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University.) "The Shoemaker" by Olive Harper is a historical novel, likely written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Morris Goldberg, a Jewish shoemaker who has immigrated to America from Russia with his family, seeking a better life. The narrative explores themes of struggle, resilience, and the immigrant experience, including the challenges faced by Goldberg and his daughter Dora as they navigate their newfound freedom in a difficult environment. The opening of the book establishes the backdrop of Morris's humble shop located in a rundown area of New York City. We are introduced to his relentless work ethic and deep love for his daughter Dora, who is growing into a beautiful young woman but is haunted by the memory of her deceased mother. As Morris juggles the demands of his small business, we see his hope for a promising future for his daughter amidst their daily struggles. The presence of other characters, including a simple boy named Loney and the grim realities surrounding them, lays the foundation for a rich tapestry of human emotion and the darker aspects of urban life, hinting at the conflicts and choices that will follow in their journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: J. S. Ogilvie Publishing Company, 1907 Fathers and daughters -- Fiction Abduction -- Fiction West (U.S.) -- Fiction Shoemakers -- Fiction Reid, Hal, 1862-1920 https://digital.library.villanova.edu/Item/vudl:712567 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69408 110196 110196