| Author |
Williams, Alfred, 1877-1930 |
| Title |
Life in a Railway Factory
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by crana and the Online Distributed Proofreading
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| Summary |
"Life in a Railway Factory" by Alfred Williams is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book provides an insightful exploration of the daily life and experiences of workers in a railway manufacturing facility, focusing on issues of labor, industrial practices, and the human condition in a factory setting during a period of socio-economic change. Williams, through his personal observations accumulated during twenty-three years as a workman, aims to shed light on the realities behind the factory walls for those unfamiliar with such environments. The opening of the book establishes the context of labor unrest as a significant issue amongst workers. Williams discusses the lack of recognition of workers by their employers and critiques the hierarchical dynamics that strip laborers of their dignity. He introduces the setting of the railway factory in Swindon and begins describing the surroundings, including various trades and their occupants. Williams outlines the working conditions and the relationships between workers and management, setting the stage for the comprehensive exploration of topics such as the machinery used, the layout of the factory, and the daily routines of workers. He emphasizes the harsh realities of labor, including accidents, social dynamics, and economic exploitation, while weaving in a narrative that emphasizes both the camaraderie and struggles of the labor force. (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 |
Working class -- Great Britain
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| Subject |
Great Western Railway (Great Britain) -- Employees
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| Subject |
Railroads -- Employees
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| Subject |
Railroads -- Great Britain -- Employees
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
40975 |
| Release Date |
Oct 8, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated |
May 28, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
75 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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