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T stood at the corner of Water Street and Clancy's Alley: The Dip Of Death.
How it got its sinister name no one ever knew. But both the name and the place fitted the entrance to Clancy's Alley, to which the dive more properly belonged than to the busy, noisy thoroughfare that skirted the river. Here giant men and giant elevators toiled ceaselessly to stem the mighty billows of golden wheat that rolled in from the great prairies of the West. Whalebacks in endless succession bumped against the piling of the river front and their sirens called hoarsely to be relieved Of the burden of grain that sank them to the water's edge. Then the clanking of mighty chains and wheels, the shrieking Of whistles, the hoarse swearing of the scoopers, the pufling and gasping Of the switch-engines as they struggled up and down the street with heavy strings of cars merged into the blood tingling roar which is the voice Of Industry.
This for sixteen hours out Of the twenty four. And sometimes, indeed, for days and nights on end without a breath when the rising flood Of grain threatened to overwhelm the channels built to control it.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is an unflinching exploration of power, corruption, and social disparity in early 20th-century America, played out against the backdrop of a bustling city's industrial underbelly. The narrative delves into the lives of two individuals from vastly different worlds: Michael R. Regan, a ruthless political boss who has clawed his way to the top of the city's hierarchy, and Emily Griswold, a young woman from a privileged background who dedicates her life to social work in the city's slums. The author masterfully contrasts their journeys, exposing the stark realities of poverty, vice, and exploitation that fester beneath the city's glittering facade. As Regan's grip on the city tightens, Emily's efforts to uplift the downtrodden face increasing resistance, revealing the systemic forces that perpetuate inequality. Through their intertwined narratives, the book delves into themes of ambition, morality, and the struggle for social justice in a society grappling with rapid industrialization and political corruption. This book offers a profound reflection on the enduring challenges of bridging the divide between the haves and have-nots, and the transformative power of individual conviction in the face of overwhelming odds. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780243400379_0
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