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And the Earth Did Not Devour Him
Original title And the Earth Did Not Devour Him
Author Tomas Rivera
Genre Novel , Family Saga
Language Spanish
Characters Tomas, Miguel, Juan, Esperanza, Rosa, Tio Lucas, Tia Victoriana, Padre Nicanor
Published 1971
ISBN 978-0-06-073140-8
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Tomás, a young Mexican boy, is forced to leave his home and family to find work in the city. He arrives in a strange place and is put to work in a factory. The conditions are harsh and the work is dangerous, but Tomás is determined to make a better life for himself and his family. When an accident at the factory leaves him injured, Tomás is forced to return home. He is sad and disappointed, but he knows that he has to face reality and take care of his family.

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    Migrant workers have long played a crucial role in the economy of the United States, there has always been a rather heavy flow of both legal and illegal immigrants to the United States. There is a large variety of different jobs available for both legal and illegal immigrants in the United States, many women find work with more affluent families and are employed as nannies or maids. Some women find work in factories, often turning out clothes or toys, which…
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