First published in 1922, this semi-autobiographical novel tells the story of a man who is down on his luck and desperately trying to make ends meet. Edwin A. Brown's vivid descriptions of the Great Depression and its impact on ordinary people make this a moving and powerful read. With themes of hope, resilience, and the indomitability of the human spirit, this book remains relevant and inspiring today. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.