In the heart of a Northeastern US town during the late 19th century, Ellen Brewster, the spirited daughter of shoe-mill workers, faces the harsh realities of life when the mill shuts down. As her family struggles to survive, Ellen rises above the challenges, becoming a beacon of hope and the pride of her community. This captivating tale not only chronicles her journey but also weaves in the birth of the American labor movement and the complex relationships between the wealthy and the working class.
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Signup to Generate a PitchIn the heart of a Northeastern US town during the late 19th century, Ellen Brewster, the spirited daughter of shoe-mill workers, faces the harsh realities of life when the mill shuts down. As her family struggles to survive, Ellen rises above the challenges, becoming a beacon of hope and the pride of her community.
Portion of Labor is hosted by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman. The show has published 81 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Almond-Blossom-Olive Wadsley" (24 August 2026, 534 minutes), "Magic Words A Tale for Christmas Time-Emilie Maceroni" (23 August 2026, 67 minutes), and "Marriage, volume 2-Susan Edmonstoune Ferrier" (22 August 2026, 513 minutes).
Portion of Labor publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 219 minutes across 81 episodes.
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Mary E. Wilkins Freeman hosts Portion of Labor, a fiction podcast with 81 episodes published.
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"Christmas When The West Was Young" by Cyrus Townsend Brady captures the spirit of the holiday season against the backdrop of a bygone era in the American West. This timeless tale reflects on themes of hope, community...
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"Woman and Labour" by Olive Schreiner delves into the complex relationship between women and their roles in society, particularly focusing on labor and the implications of gender in the workforce. Schreiner's insights...
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In the heart of a Northeastern US town during the late 19th century, Ellen Brewster, the spirited daughter of shoe-mill workers, faces the harsh realities of life when the mill shuts down. As her family struggles to...
Portion of Labor
In the heart of a Northeastern US town during the late 19th century, Ellen Brewster, the spirited daughter of shoe-mill workers, faces the harsh realities of life when the mill shuts down. As her family struggles to...
Portion of Labor
In the heart of a Northeastern US town during the late 19th century, Ellen Brewster, the spirited daughter of shoe-mill workers, faces the harsh realities of life when the mill shuts down. As her family struggles to...
Portion of Labor
In the heart of a Northeastern US town during the late 19th century, Ellen Brewster, the spirited daughter of shoe-mill workers, faces the harsh realities of life when the mill shuts down. As her family struggles to...
Portion of Labor
In the heart of a Northeastern US town during the late 19th century, Ellen Brewster, the spirited daughter of shoe-mill workers, faces the harsh realities of life when the mill shuts down. As her family struggles to...
Portion of Labor
In the heart of a Northeastern US town during the late 19th century, Ellen Brewster, the spirited daughter of shoe-mill workers, faces the harsh realities of life when the mill shuts down. As her family struggles to...
Portion of Labor
In the heart of a Northeastern US town during the late 19th century, Ellen Brewster, the spirited daughter of shoe-mill workers, faces the harsh realities of life when the mill shuts down. As her family struggles to...
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