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The Revolt At Roskelly�������s, written by William Caine and published in 1911, is a novel that tells the story of a group of miners who work in a Cornish tin mine in the late 19th century. The miners are mistreated by their employer, Roskelly, who pays them low wages, forces them to work in dangerous conditions, and even denies them the right to form a union. As the miners become increasingly frustrated with their working conditions, they begin to organize and plan a revolt against Roskelly. Led by a charismatic young miner named David Carvosso, the workers band together and demand fair treatment and better pay. The novel explores themes of social justice, worker's rights, and the power of collective action. It also delves into the personal lives of the miners, including their relationships with their families and their struggles to make ends meet in a harsh and unforgiving world. The Revolt At Roskelly�������s is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that shines a light on the struggles of working-class people in the early 20th century. It is a timeless tale of courage, determination, and the fight for a better life.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781167228162
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 374
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x20 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 499 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 9. december 2024
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The Revolt At Roskelly�������s, written by William Caine and published in 1911, is a novel that tells the story of a group of miners who work in a Cornish tin mine in the late 19th century. The miners are mistreated by their employer, Roskelly, who pays them low wages, forces them to work in dangerous conditions, and even denies them the right to form a union. As the miners become increasingly frustrated with their working conditions, they begin to organize and plan a revolt against Roskelly. Led by a charismatic young miner named David Carvosso, the workers band together and demand fair treatment and better pay. The novel explores themes of social justice, worker's rights, and the power of collective action. It also delves into the personal lives of the miners, including their relationships with their families and their struggles to make ends meet in a harsh and unforgiving world. The Revolt At Roskelly�������s is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that shines a light on the struggles of working-class people in the early 20th century. It is a timeless tale of courage, determination, and the fight for a better life.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.

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