That Lass O' Lowrie's 1877

"That Lass O' Lowrie's" by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a story from the late 1800s that follows Joan Lowrie, a tough young woman, as she deals with the hardships of her life in a poor mining town. The book looks at the ideas of strength, the struggles between rich and poor, and the big differences between the lives of the coal miners and the upper-class people who judge them. Right away, we are shown the dangerous world inhabited by the pit girls. The women must deal with poverty, tragedy, and difficulties as Joan rises above and showcases defiance toward the roles society pushes on her to stay afloat. This sets the scene for a deeper look at Joan's character as she faces challenges that test her resolve and spirit.