Isbn: 9781331713104 - a canadian bankclerk (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a vivid glimpse into the world of banking in early 20th century Canada. Through the eyes of Evan Nelson, a young man newly apprenticed as a bank clerk, readers experience the mundane routines, intricate rules, and unexpected challenges of the profession. Evan's journey through the bankââ â¢s hierarchy provides a window into the social dynamics of the time, where social standing and financial ambition are intertwined. The author artfully captures the tension between Evanââ â¢s desire for knowledge and his disillusionment with the limited intellectual stimulation of his new career. Evanââ â¢s longing for home, his admiration for the charming Frankie Arling, and his interactions with the other clerks, particularly the mischievous Porter Perry and the officious teller, Alfred Castle, highlight the conflicting pressures he faces. Through Evanââ â¢s experiences, the book explores themes of youthful ambition, social class, the pursuit of self-reliance, and the inevitable clash between the idealized aspirations of youth and the realities of the working world. Ultimately, this book offers a compelling and insightful portrait of a bygone era, reminding us of the enduring human struggles and aspirations that transcend time and circumstance. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…