The "Poor Potter" Of Yorktown, Vol. 1: A Study of a Colonial Pottery Factory

Norman F. Barka, Edward Ayres

ISBN 10: 1390924777 / ISBN 13: 9781390924770

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating history of a colonial pottery factory in Yorktown, Virginia. It brings to light the life of William Rogers, the factory's probable owner and an intriguing figure in American industrial development. The book draws on a rich tapestry of historical documents, archaeological findings, and ceramic analysis to reconstruct the rise and operation of Rogers' factory. Through the author's meticulous research, readers will gain insights into the challenges and triumphs of early American manufacturing, the role of skilled labor, and the economic dynamics shaping the Chesapeake region in the 18th century. This book not only sheds light on a little-known chapter in American history but also contributes to our understanding of the complexities of industrial development in the colonial era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The "Poor Potter" Of Yorktown, Vol. 1: A Study of a Colonial Pottery Factory
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1390924777
• ISBN 13: 9781390924770
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
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Excerpt from The "Poor Potter" Of Yorktown, Vol. 1: A Study of a Colonial Pottery Factory; History In his study of the iron industry in colonial America, Arthur Bining noted that the development of industry in the colonies has been considered of minor importance by historians, and few serious studies have been made in this field. The chief reason. May be found in the scattered nature of the sources. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.