History Of The Oldham Equitable Cooperative Society Limited: From 1820 To 1900 (1900)

By Charles Walters

Book Overview

The book titled ""History Of The Oldham Equitable Cooperative Society Limited: From 1820 To 1900"" is authored by Charles Walters and was published in 1900. It is a detailed account of the history of the Oldham Equitable Cooperative Society Limited, which was founded in 1820 in England. The book covers a period of 80 years, from the society's inception until the turn of the century.The Oldham Equitable Cooperative Society Limited was one of the earliest and most successful cooperative societies in the world. It was established during a time of great social and economic upheaval in England, when working-class people were struggling to make ends meet. The society was formed to provide affordable and high-quality goods to its members, who were also its owners.The book traces the growth and development of the society over the years, detailing its various achievements and challenges. It covers topics such as the society's organizational structure, its membership, its financial management, and its role in the wider community. The book also provides insight into the social and economic conditions of the time, and how the cooperative movement was seen as a solution to the problems faced by working-class people.Overall, ""History Of The Oldham Equitable Cooperative Society Limited: From 1820 To 1900"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of cooperative societies, or the social and economic history of England during the 19th century. It is a well-researched and informative book that offers a fascinating glimpse into a time when ordinary people were taking control of their own economic destiny.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: 1120295483
• ISBN13: 9781120295484
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 374 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"