| Author |
Waugh, Edwin, 1817-1890 |
| Title |
Home-Life of the Lancashire Factory Folk during the Cotton Famine
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Many thanks to Peter Moulding who transcribed this eText
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| Summary |
"Home-Life of the Lancashire Factory Folk during the Cotton Famine" by Edwin Waugh is a historical account written during the mid-19th century. The work provides a vivid depiction of the lives and struggles of factory workers in Lancashire during the devastating Cotton Famine, illustrating the broader social and economic challenges faced by the community. At the start of the narrative, Waugh sets the scene in Blackburn, detailing the stark contrast between the town's former vibrancy and its current state of despair. He describes the grim reality of the factory operatives who are now struggling with severe unemployment and poverty, leading to a pervasive atmosphere of hopelessness. The chapter introduces several characters, including factory workers leaning listlessly against bridges and shopkeepers too proud to ask for help, capturing the grit and resilience of the community in the face of hardship. Waugh also highlights the compassion that emerges within the community as individuals band together to help those in need, despite their own dire circumstances. This exploration invites readers to understand the profound human impact of economic crises and the strength of communal bonds during times of struggle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
HD: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production
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| Subject |
Cotton famine, 1861-1864
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| Subject |
Labor -- England -- Lancashire
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| Subject |
Working class -- England -- Lancashire
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
10126 |
| Release Date |
Nov 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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