Loom and spindle : or life among the early mill girls with a sketch of "the…
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"Loom and Spindle: Or Life Among the Early Mill Girls" by Harriet H. Robinson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work offers an intimate look into the lives of women who worked in the textile mills at Lowell, Massachusetts during the early years of industrialization. Robinson chronicles the experiences of these women, emphasizing their resilience and the societal shifts that accompanied their entrance into the workforce. At
the start of the narrative, the author reflects on the simplicity of life in rural New England prior to the dawn of mechanical industry. She describes how the advent of factories changed traditional roles for women, offering them opportunities for economic independence and education. Through the lens of her own experiences and those of her peers, the opening of this account paints a vivid picture of early mill life, highlighting the challenges and triumphs that defined the mill girls' experiences as they transitioned into a new era of labor and social status. The author appeals to both the nostalgia and the critical eye of her readers, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the impact these women's lives had on American society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Robinson, Harriet Jane Hanson, 1825-1911 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Wright, Carroll D. (Carroll Davidson), 1840-1909 |
| Contributor | Larcom, Lucy, 1824-1893 |
| LoC No. | c98000383 |
| Title | Loom and spindle : or life among the early mill girls with a sketch of "the Lowell offering" and some of its contributors |
| Original Publication | New York: Thomas Y. Crowell & Company, 1898. |
| Credits | Susan E., Fay Dunn and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HD: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production |
| Subject | Women textile workers -- Massachusetts -- Lowell -- Biography |
| Subject | Factory system |
| Subject | Lowell offering |
| Subject | Lowell (Mass.) -- Social conditions |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 72757 |
| Release Date | Jan 19, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 554 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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