The Men And Times Of Pepperell: An Account Of The First One Hundred Years Of The Pepperell Manufacturing Company, Incorporated February 16, 1844

Yorke, Dane

ISBN 10: 1163190241 / ISBN 13: 9781163190241

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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• Title: The Men And Times Of Pepperell: An Account Of The First One Hundred Years Of The Pepperell Manufacturing Company, Incorporated February 16, 1844
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1163190241
• ISBN 13: 9781163190241
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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The Men And Times Of Pepperell is a historical account of the first century of the Pepperell Manufacturing Company, which was incorporated on February 16, 1844. The book, written by Dane Yorke, provides a comprehensive look at the men who founded and ran the company, as well as the economic and social conditions that shaped its development.Yorke delves into the early years of the company, when it was a small textile mill in Biddeford, Maine, and follows its growth and expansion as it became one of the largest textile producers in the United States. He highlights the key figures who played a role in the company's success, including its founders, investors, and managers.The book also explores the impact that the Pepperell Manufacturing Company had on the surrounding communities, particularly in terms of employment and economic growth. Yorke examines the labor conditions in the mills, the role of women and children in the workforce, and the company's efforts to improve working conditions and provide for its employees.Overall, The Men And Times Of Pepperell provides a detailed and engaging account of the history of a significant American company, and sheds light on the broader social and economic trends of the time.Corporate History Of The Maker Of Pepperell Fabrics, Founded As Pepperell Mills In Biddeford, Maine By Samuel Batchelder.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.