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100 1 _aBarr, Amelia E.,
_d1831-1919
245 1 4 _aThe Paper Cap: A Story of Love and Labor
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2015-09-30
508 _aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive
520 _a"The Paper Cap: A Story of Love and Labor" by Amelia E. Barr is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of the early industrial age in England, the book delves into themes such as labor rights, social class, and the relationships between the wealthy and working classes. The narrative centers around the squire of a small Yorkshire village named Annis, his family, and their interactions with the local workers and looming societal changes due to industrialization. At the start of the story, the author introduces the protagonist, Squire Antony Annis, and provides details about the village and its inhabitants, highlighting their craftsmanship as home-based weavers and the resulting dynamics between the squire and the laborers. The initial chapters establish a contrast between traditional modes of production and the encroaching threat of factories. Through conversations between the squire and local workers, the opening paints a vivid picture of the atmosphere of the time, filled with political tension and social responsibility. As the narrative unfolds, we see Katherine Annis, the squire's daughter, express her desire for adventure and involvement in the reform movement while also revealing the deep-rooted connections and struggles of the villagers and their families. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEngland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
653 _aWorking class -- England -- Fiction
653 _aEngland -- Social conditions -- 19th century -- Fiction
700 1 _aMulford, Stockton,
_d1886-1960
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50089
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