Lord Hatherton's Penny

Hand, Beti

ISBN 10: 0955722144 / ISBN 13: 9780955722141

Edité par Hayes Publishing Co-Op, 2015

The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR014838373

Synopsis :

This is the story of the family of a pottery master in the context of the late nineteenth century. He is a rich, successful man living in a prestigious house near Stoke. His only child is a girl. He decides to train her to be the next manager of the factory to take over when he dies. This action flouts the conventional practice of local society. His wife becomes involved in the action, and a strike by the potters causes chaos which may turn into disaster. How will the families survive, and what of the future of the pottery industry, and the wealth of the master potters?

Présentation de l'éditeur: This is the story of the family of a pottery master in the context of the late nineteenth century. He is a rich, successful man living in a prestigious house near Stoke. His only child is a girl. He decides to train her to be the next manager of the factory to take over when he dies. This action flouts the conventional practice of local society. His wife becomes involved in the action, and a strike by the potters causes chaos which may turn into disaster. How will the families survive, and what of the future of the pottery industry, and the wealth of the master potters?

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Lord Hatherton's Penny
Éditeur : Hayes Publishing Co-Op
Date d'édition : 2015
Reliure : Paperback
Etat : Very Good