Darwen and the Cotton Famine ... 1862-1864 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781020654206)

This fascinating historical account examines the impact of the American Civil War on the cotton industry in Lancashire, England. Through firsthand accounts, newspaper articles, and government documents, the author provides a comprehensive and compelling overview of the economic and social effects of the cotton famine on the town of Darwen.

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