Smith, Francis Hopkinson 1838-1915 creator text utu 1997 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Tom Grogan" by Francis Hopkinson Smith is a novel published in 1896. When a stevedore dies, his widow conceals his death and assumes his name and business to support her family. Now known as Tom Grogan, this capable Irishwoman runs the operation with growing success, triggering jealous opposition from rival stevedores and union delegates. They resort to contemptible tactics—blackmail, arson, and even attempted murder—to destroy her. The bestselling novel of 1896 portrays a heroic soul beneath an uncouth exterior, balancing mannish labor with a mother's tender heart. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Grogan Release date is 1997-03-01 Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger Original publication data not identified New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction Widows -- Fiction Stevedores -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/850 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/850 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133037.0 850