Publisher's Synopsis
The Long Day: The Story Of A New York Working Girl is a novel written by Dorothy Richardson. The book tells the story of a young woman named Miriam Henderson, who moves to New York City in the early 20th century to work as a stenographer. The novel follows Miriam's struggles to make ends meet in the city, as she faces long hours, low wages, and difficult living conditions.Throughout the book, Miriam encounters a variety of characters, including other working women, union organizers, and wealthy businessmen. She also experiences the social and political issues of the time, such as the women's suffrage movement and the labor movement.The Long Day is a realistic portrayal of the challenges faced by working-class women in early 20th century America. It is a powerful commentary on the social and economic inequalities of the time, and the struggles of ordinary people to survive in a rapidly changing world. Richardson's writing is both insightful and poignant, and the book remains a classic of American literature.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.
