A HIDDEN TIME - Softcover

Purcell, Mark J.

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798349479403

Verlag: Mark J. Purcell, 2025

Inhaltsangabe

A Hidden Time by Mark J. Purcell Step into the untold story of America's industrial past-gritty, raw, and full of forgotten voices. A Hidden Time brings to life the little-known era of the Schuylkill Canal, a vital artery that once powered America's rise through the hard labor of immigrants, the pulse of coal transport, and the vibrant, often violent folklore of canal towns. Set in the rugged heart of 1800s Pennsylvania, this historical novel follows Jeb Schmidt, a determined canalman and part-time farmer, and his young son Charlie, whose journey downriver reveals both the hope and hardship of the immigrant experience. Through rich storytelling and immersive historical detail, Purcell recreates a world teeming with colorful characters-from brawling boatmen and fierce mule races to scheming locktenders and perilous gangs. It's a tale of family resilience, ethnic clashes, and a raw America where survival often meant grit over grace. Perfect for fans of historical fiction with an edge, A Hidden Time shines a light on a forgotten chapter of working-class history-one where the American dream was anything but guaranteed.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Mark J. Purcell
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2025
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 13: 9798349479403
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 414
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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