Early Days (1849)

By Samuel Bamford

Book Overview

Early Days is a memoir written by Samuel Bamford, a British laborer and political activist who lived during the early 19th century. The book describes Bamford's early life growing up in Lancashire, England, and his experiences working in the textile mills during the Industrial Revolution. Bamford was a prominent figure in the early labor movement and was involved in several protests and demonstrations in support of workers' rights.In Early Days, Bamford provides a detailed account of his childhood and the harsh conditions he and his family faced as they struggled to make ends meet. He also writes about his experiences working in the mills, including the long hours, low pay, and dangerous working conditions. Despite these challenges, Bamford remained committed to improving the lives of workers and became involved in the Chartist movement, which sought to secure political rights for working-class people.Throughout the book, Bamford provides insights into the social and political climate of early 19th century England, including the growing tensions between workers and factory owners, the rise of industrialization, and the emergence of new political ideologies. His memoir is a valuable historical document that provides a firsthand account of life during this transformative period in British history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120277507
• ISBN13: 9781120277503
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"