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Set in 1906, 'Silver People' follows fourteen‑year‑old Mateo and a group of Caribbean islanders who are lured by American recruiters to the Panamanian rainforest to help build the canal. The novel, written in verse, portrays the harsh working conditions and the pervasive racism and segregation that these young workers face. Through its rhythmic narrative, it offers a vivid look at the human cost of the monumental engineering project.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Margarita Engle
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