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Steel and Kindness: Clash of the Skyscrapers

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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Exposing the Harsh Realities of Factory Life

This chapter explores the tough realities faced by young women laboring in Pullman's factories, focusing on their low wages and unsafe conditions. It highlights the resilience of one courageous young woman who stands up against these injustices by wielding the power of truth.

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