The Unhallowed Harvest

The Unhallowed Harvest, published in 1917 by Homer Greene, is a social commentary novel that follows Reverend Robert Bruce Farrar as he becomes involved in a court case concerning a working-class family, the Bradleys. The narrative highlights the struggles of John Bradley, who suffers a severe injury at work, and his wife Mary, who fights for their dignity against the negligence of the Malleson Manufacturing Company. This work explores themes of social justice, inequality, and the moral dilemmas faced by individuals within the capitalist system, making it a significant reflection of early 20th-century industrial relations.