Lights And Shadows In The Life Of An Artisan (1893)

By Joseph Gutteridge

Book Overview

""Lights and Shadows in the Life of an Artisan"" is a memoir written by Joseph Gutteridge, originally published in 1893. The book details Gutteridge's life as a skilled artisan and his experiences working in the industrialized city of Birmingham, England during the mid-19th century. The memoir offers a vivid and detailed portrayal of the struggles and hardships faced by working-class individuals during this time period. Gutteridge describes the long hours, low wages, and dangerous working conditions that he and his fellow artisans endured in order to make ends meet. He also touches on the social and political issues of the time, including the rise of trade unions and the fight for workers' rights. Throughout the book, Gutteridge reflects on the various ""lights and shadows"" of his life as an artisan, including the moments of joy and fulfillment he experienced in his work, as well as the moments of despair and frustration. He also provides insight into the personal and familial relationships that sustained him during difficult times.Overall, ""Lights and Shadows in the Life of an Artisan"" is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on the lives of working-class individuals during the industrial revolution.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile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: 1120316782
• ISBN13: 9781120316783
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"