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050 4 _aPR
100 1 _aRidge, W. Pett
_q(William Pett),
_d1859-1930
245 1 1 _a"Erb"
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-11-22
508 _aThis ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler
520 _a"Erb" by W. Pett Ridge is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Herbert Barnes, affectionately known as Erb, a young working-class man who is evolving as a speaker and advocate for labor rights in a London park setting. His journey explores themes of social justice, personal ambition, and relationships within the backdrop of London's labor movements. At the start, we witness Erb being introduced to the crowd as a speaker at a gathering in Southwark Park, where he addresses fellow workers about their struggles and aspirations. He responds to hecklers with wit while grappling with his own insecurities and the expectations of his peers. The opening also highlights his dynamic relationship with his sister Louisa, who offers a contrast to his more serious demeanor and provides insight into domestic life, showing the complexities and challenges they face amidst their social circumstances. The narrative sets the stage for further exploration of Erb's character and his role in the labor movement as he navigates friendships and societal structures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorking class -- Fiction
653 _aLondon (England) -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56029
999 _c96860
_d96860