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Home-Life of the Lancashire Factory Folk during the Cotton Famine
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- FormatePub
- ISBN978-2-5281-0114-8
- EAN9782528101148
- Date de parution01/09/2025
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- Infos supplémentairesepub
- ÉditeurScience & Technology Publishing
Résumé
Home-Life of the Lancashire Factory Folk during the Cotton Famine by Edwin Waugh is a vivid and compassionate account of the daily struggles faced by the working-class families of Lancashire during the devastating Cotton Famine of the 1860s. Drawing from his personal observations and interactions, Waugh paints a detailed portrait of the social, economic, and emotional hardships endured by factory workers when the American Civil War disrupted the supply of raw cotton to England's textile mills.
The book delves into the intimate realities of home life, exploring themes of poverty, resilience, and community spirit amidst adversity. Waugh's narrative brings to life the cramped living conditions, the scarcity of food and fuel, and the creative ways families coped with unemployment and uncertainty. He highlights the role of charity, local relief efforts, and the enduring dignity of the Lancashire people, even as they faced hunger and despair.
Through poignant anecdotes and authentic dialogue, Waugh offers readers a window into a pivotal moment in British social history, making Home-Life of the Lancashire Factory Folk during the Cotton Famine both a valuable historical document and a moving tribute to human endurance.
The book delves into the intimate realities of home life, exploring themes of poverty, resilience, and community spirit amidst adversity. Waugh's narrative brings to life the cramped living conditions, the scarcity of food and fuel, and the creative ways families coped with unemployment and uncertainty. He highlights the role of charity, local relief efforts, and the enduring dignity of the Lancashire people, even as they faced hunger and despair.
Through poignant anecdotes and authentic dialogue, Waugh offers readers a window into a pivotal moment in British social history, making Home-Life of the Lancashire Factory Folk during the Cotton Famine both a valuable historical document and a moving tribute to human endurance.