The Power and the Glory by Grace MacGowan Cooke
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"The Power and the Glory" by Grace MacGowan Cooke is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story follows Johnnie Consadine, a young woman born in the mountains who embarks on a journey to the factory town of Cottonville in search of work and a better life for her family. Set against a backdrop of social challenges, Johnnie's character embodies aspiration and determination as she navigates her new environment filled
with industry and opportunity. The beginning of the novel introduces readers to Johnnie's humble origins in a small mountain cabin, where her sick mother and Uncle Pros struggle to provide for the family. Johnnie's youthful ambition compels her to leave her familiar surroundings in search of employment at the local cotton mill. The narrative vividly portrays her determination as she walks towards her future, reflecting on her family's history and the hardships they faced. Throughout this opening, the reader gains insight into Johnnie's strong will and her desire to create a better life for herself and her siblings, setting the stage for her challenges and aspirations in the industrial world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Cooke, Grace MacGowan, 1863-1944 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Keller, Arthur Ignatius, 1866-1924 |
| Title | The Power and the Glory |
| Credits | Juliet Sutherland, Sjaani and PG Distributed Proofreaders |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Psychological fiction |
| Subject | Domestic fiction |
| Subject | Social problems -- Fiction |
| Subject | Social classes -- Fiction |
| Subject | Working class women -- Fiction |
| Subject | Women -- Appalachian Region -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mills and mill-work -- Fiction |
| Subject | Appalachian Region -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 10068 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-10068-5 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2003 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 729 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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