Publisher's Synopsis
""A Story of Early Toledo"" is a historical fiction novel written by John Hardy Doyle and published in 1919. The story is set in Toledo, Ohio during the early 19th century and follows the lives of several characters as they navigate the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly growing city.The protagonist of the story is a young man named John, who moves to Toledo from the East Coast in search of a new life. He quickly becomes involved in the city's burgeoning manufacturing industry and falls in love with a local woman named Mary. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Mary's father is a wealthy businessman who disapproves of John's humble background.As John becomes more successful in his career, he also becomes embroiled in the political and social issues of the day, including the fight for workers' rights and the abolition of slavery. Along the way, he encounters a colorful cast of characters, including corrupt politicians, labor organizers, and abolitionists.Throughout the novel, Doyle vividly portrays the sights, sounds, and struggles of early Toledo, from the bustling factories to the muddy streets and crowded tenements. He also explores the themes of love, ambition, and social justice, making ""A Story of Early Toledo"" a compelling and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the history of the American Midwest.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
