Publisher's Synopsis
""Where the Laborers are Few"" is a novel written by Margaret Deland. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the life of a young woman named Marcia who is struggling to find her place in the world. Marcia is a strong-willed and independent woman who has always felt out of place in her small town. She dreams of a life filled with adventure and excitement, but her conservative family and community have always held her back.As the story progresses, Marcia begins to question her beliefs and values as she encounters new people and experiences. She becomes involved with a group of socialists who are fighting for workers' rights and becomes passionate about their cause. However, her involvement with the group puts her at odds with her family and community, and she must decide whether to continue fighting for what she believes in or to conform to the expectations of those around her.Throughout the novel, Deland explores themes of social justice, gender roles, and the struggle for individuality in a society that values conformity. The characters are complex and well-developed, and the plot is engaging and thought-provoking. ""Where the Laborers are Few"" is a powerful and insightful novel that offers a unique perspective on the challenges faced by women and workers in the early 20th century.1909. Novelist whose career began in the greeting card business. The book begins: Miss Jane Jay used to think that she discovered Paul Phillips: but really and truly Doctor Lavendar saw him before she did, and so did her sister, Miss Henrietta. It was one hot August afternoon that the old minister, passing the open door of Van Horn's tavern, saw a lazy, sweltering crowd gathered inside, where, it seemed, some sort of entertainment was going on. Doctor Lavendar stopped and looked in, his hands on either side of the doorway, his hat pushed back, his face red with heat. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
