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The main character in the book is Jurgis Rudkus, a Lithuanian immigrant trying to make ends meet in Chicago. The book begins with his and Ona's wedding feast. He and his family live near the stockyards and meatpacking district, where many immigrants work who do not know much English. He takes a job at Brown's slaughterhouse. Rudkus had thought the US would offer more freedom, but he finds working conditions harsh. He and his young wife struggle to survive. They fall deeply into debt and are prey to con men. Hoping to buy a house, they exhaust their savings on the down-payment for a sub-standard slum house, which they cannot afford. The family is eventually evicted after their money is taken.
| ISBN-13 | 9781511591782 |
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| ISBN-10 | 1511591781 |
| Weight | 1.07 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 6.00 x 0.82 x 9.00 In |
| List Price | $16.00 |
| Format | Paperback |
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| Language | English |
| Pages | 364 pages |
| Publisher | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform |
| Published On | 2016-07-28 |
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