ISBN: 9780243065202 - Les Retours; Les Haleurs; Le Soldat (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, a series of vignettes illustrating the lives of 19th-century coal miners and haulers in France, examines the grueling realities of men who labored in oppressive factories and hauled barges along frigid, canal waters. The author demonstrates how miners and their families suffered under hazardous work conditions. The narrative follows the protagonist through various stark encounters: camaraderie among laborers, the tragic death of a worker, the tense journey home with his body, and the emotional turmoil of the deceased manâs family. Despite their daily hardship, these workers demonstrate unyielding strength and search for solace in the simple, tender moments of life. The book provides a glimpse into the often-overlooked experiences of 19th-century working-class communities. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…