Merrimack Or Life At The Loom: A Tale (1854)

By Day Kellogg Lee

Book Overview

Merrimack Or Life At The Loom: A Tale is a novel written by Lee, Day Kellogg and published in 1854. The story revolves around the lives of textile mill workers in Lowell, Massachusetts during the mid-19th century. The main character, Mary, is a young woman who works at the Merrimack Mill and struggles to make ends meet while also dealing with the harsh conditions of factory life. She falls in love with a fellow worker, John, who is also trying to survive in the difficult environment. The novel explores themes of love, class struggle, and the impact of industrialization on society. Through Mary and John's experiences, the book sheds light on the hardships faced by working-class Americans during this time period. The author, Lee, Day Kellogg, was a journalist and writer who was known for her works on social justice and reform. Merrimack Or Life At The Loom is a poignant and insightful portrayal of the struggles and triumphs of the working class in America.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: 1164927116
• ISBN13: 9781164927112
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"