The Industries of Scotland: Their Rise, Progress, and Present Condition (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

David Bremner

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265539773 ISBN 13: 9780265539774

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore Scotland’s changing industries and how they powered a nation’s growth.

This book surveys the chief trades that built modern Scotland, tracing their rise, progress, and current state. It blends broad overview with closely observed case studies, including a detailed look at a leading linen factory and its operations, workers, and technology. Written in a clear, practical style, it aims to inform readers about how industry actually works on the ground.

The text situates Scotland’s industrial strength within a wider British and international context, noting the impact of new machinery, improved processes, and the evolving skill base. It emphasizes the connection between production, education, and infrastructure, offering readers a grounded view of how factories, railways, and trades interlink in a thriving economy.

• Concrete portraits of major Scottish industries in textiles, iron, coal, and shipbuilding.
• One or more in-depth factory examples showing layout, equipment, and daily life on the shop floor.
• Discussions of technology, labor, and the pace of progress in the late 19th century.
• Context for how Scotland’s industries compare with those of England and abroad.

Ideal for readers curious about the roots of Scotland’s industrial heritage and how its factories shaped the region’s economy.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265539773
• ISBN 13: 9780265539774
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 550