Home-Life of the Lancashire Factory Folk during the Cotton Famine by Edwin Waugh

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Author Waugh, Edwin, 1817-1890
Title Home-Life of the Lancashire Factory Folk during the Cotton Famine
Credits Many thanks to Peter Moulding who transcribed this eText
Summary "Home-Life of the Lancashire Factory Folk during the Cotton Famine" by Edwin Waugh is a historical account written during the mid-19th century. The work provides a vivid depiction of the lives and struggles of factory workers in Lancashire during the devastating Cotton Famine, illustrating the broader social and economic challenges faced by the community. At the start of the narrative, Waugh sets the scene in Blackburn, detailing the stark contrast between the town's former vibrancy and its current state of despair. He describes the grim reality of the factory operatives who are now struggling with severe unemployment and poverty, leading to a pervasive atmosphere of hopelessness. The chapter introduces several characters, including factory workers leaning listlessly against bridges and shopkeepers too proud to ask for help, capturing the grit and resilience of the community in the face of hardship. Waugh also highlights the compassion that emerges within the community as individuals band together to help those in need, despite their own dire circumstances. This exploration invites readers to understand the profound human impact of economic crises and the strength of communal bonds during times of struggle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HD: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production
Subject Cotton famine, 1861-1864
Subject Labor -- England -- Lancashire
Subject Working class -- England -- Lancashire
Category Text
EBook-No. 10126
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 19, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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