Loom and Spindle, or Life Among the Early Mill Girls: With a Sketch of the Lowell Offering and Some of Its Contributors (1898) - Couverture souple

Robinson, Harriet Jane Hanson

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1104144255 ISBN 13 : 9781104144258

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

Loom and Spindle, or Life Among the Early Mill Girls, is a book written by Harriet Jane Hanson Robinson in 1898. The book provides a detailed account of the life of women who worked in the mills during the early 19th century in Lowell, Massachusetts, USA. Robinson herself worked in the mills as a young girl, and her experiences form the backdrop of the book.The book describes the working conditions, wages, and living conditions of the mill girls, who were mostly young, unmarried women from rural areas. Robinson also provides a vivid description of the social and cultural life of the mill girls, including their friendships, religious beliefs, and leisure activities.The book also includes a sketch of the Lowell Offering, a literary magazine written by the mill girls themselves. Robinson was a contributor to the magazine, and her writing is featured in the book. The book provides a fascinating insight into the lives of women during a time of great social and economic change in America.Overall, Loom and Spindle, or Life Among the Early Mill Girls is an important historical document that sheds light on the experiences of women in the early industrial era. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of women's rights and the labor movement in America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1104144255
• ISBN 13: 9781104144258
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 232
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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