At The Works: A Study Of A Manufacturing Town (1907) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781120243256)

""At The Works: A Study Of A Manufacturing Town"" is a non-fiction book written by Florence Bell in 1907. The book is a detailed study of the manufacturing town of Barrow-in-Furness in England, where Bell spent a considerable amount of time observing and documenting the daily lives of the working-class people who lived and worked there. The book provides a vivid and detailed description of the town's industrial landscape, including its factories, mills, and shipyards. Bell also explores the social and economic conditions of the town, including the living conditions of the working-class population, their wages, and their struggles to make ends meet. Through her observations and interviews with local residents, Bell provides a nuanced and insightful analysis of the impact of industrialization on the lives of ordinary people. She also discusses the role of trade unions and other labor organizations in advocating for workers' rights and improving working conditions. Overall, ""At The Works: A Study Of A Manufacturing Town"" is a valuable historical document that provides a window into the lives of working-class people in the early 20th century, and sheds light on the social and economic changes brought about by industrialization.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.

Author: Florence Bell
ISBN-10: 1120243254
ISBN-13: 9781120243256
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/24/2009
Pages: 312
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.38lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d