Mary Barton: A Tale of Manchester Life: An Original and Unabridged Edition Hardcover – January 16, 2025

This tale of Great Britain’s industrial revolution and the love of a beautiful woman from Manchester, is a wonderful tale of class struggle in the Victorian English society.Mary Barton: A Tale of Manchester Life by Elizabeth Gaskell, is a Classic Victorian Social Novel first published in the United Kingdom in 1848.A Look Inside“If you dare to injure her in the least, I will await you where no policeman can step in between. And God shall judge between us two.”“There is always a pleasure in unravelling a mystery, in catching at the gossamer clue which will guide to certainty.”― Elizabeth Gaskell, Mary BartonAbout the BookThe plot revolves around Mary Barton, the daughter of John Barton, a working-class mill worker. Following the death of Mary's mother, John grows increasingly enraged by the sufferings endured by the working class and their exploitation by affluent mill owners. His frustration drives him to join a workers' union and later radical activism. Mary, a stunning young woman, works as a seamstress and is admired by two men: Jem Wilson, an honest and diligent engineer, and Harry Carson, the charming but shallow son of a wealthy mill owner. Mary initially seeks to elevate her social status and is drawn to Harry Carson's attention, despite Jem's great feelings for her.A Stunning ReproductionAt Jon Daniels Publishing, we take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been upheld to its highest standard. This means that the texts in this story are unedited and unchanged from the original authors publication, preserving its earliest form for your indulgence. This title is one of the best Victorian era books, of all time, words strung together with such romantic precision, a historical novel that you just do not see in the modern age. This title will make an excellent gift to the Elizabeth Gaskell buff in your life or a fantastic addition to your current collection. We are ready to ship this book off to you today at lightning speed, so you will find yourself indulging in this title without delay.Books Specifics The Original1848 TextVictorian Literature5.5 x 8.5 InchesMatte CoverWhite Paper Read more