Loom and Spindle: Or Life Among the Early Mill Girls; With a Sketch of the Lowell Offering and Some of Its Contributors (Classic Reprint)

Harriet Jane Hanson Robinson

ISBN 10: 1332404197 / ISBN 13: 9781332404193

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Loom and Spindle: Or Life Among the Early Mill Girls; With a Sketch of the Lowell Offering and Some of Its Contributors (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332404197
• ISBN 13: 9781332404193
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

This book is a personal and evocative account of the early years of industrial life in Lowell, Massachusetts, a city that rose to prominence as a center of textile production in the 19th century. The author, who was a young girl when her family moved to Lowell in the 1830s, provides intimate glimpses into the lives of the mill workers, focusing specifically on the experiences of the young women who formed the backbone of the workforce. The author explores the social dynamics of the burgeoning factory town, examining the relationships between the mill owners, managers, and the workers, including the Irish and English immigrants who came to Lowell seeking new opportunities. The book also examines the educational and social opportunities available to the mill girls, including their participation in evening schools, their burgeoning literary scene, and their efforts to form their own communities. Through vivid descriptions of her own childhood, her work in the mills, and the daily lives of her peers, the author captures the complex social fabric of this rapidly changing era and provides a nuanced look at the impact of industrialization on the lives of women.