Bibliograph

The worst of times, a story of the Great Depression, James Lincoln Collier

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The worst of times, a story of the Great Depression, James Lincoln Collier

Language

eng

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Literary text for sound recordings

fiction

Main title

The worst of times

Medium

electronic resource

Responsibility statement

James Lincoln Collier

Series statement

Jamestown's American Portraits ;

Sub title

a story of the Great Depression

Summary

When the Depression strikes America, throwing millions out of work, Petey Williamson's family seems safe. Hadn't the boss promised Petey's father that he'd always have a job? But during the Depression, promises cannot always be kept, and Petey finds his family sliding rapidly into poverty. And when Petey's much-admired cousin Steve starts working as a union organizer in the battle to improve conditions for workers, poverty turns into tragedy

Target audience

adult

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