Carusi: The Shame of Sicily - Hardcover

by Louis Romano (Author)

A fiery explosion in the sulfur mine leaves 5 year-old Aspanu head of his family. His mother signs papers saying he will now work in the 100+ degree mines to pay off their debt. Civil unrest ensues as people are fed up with unfair labor practices & hold clandestine meetings to stage a defensive riot. Backlash looms when the mine owners find out.