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

By Day Kellogg Lee

Book Overview

Merrimack Or Life At The Loom: A Tale (1854) is a novel written by Lee, Day Kellogg. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the life of a young girl named Mary, who works in a textile mill in the town of Lowell, Massachusetts. Mary's family is poor, and she is forced to work long hours in the mill to support them.The novel explores the harsh working conditions of the textile mills during the Industrial Revolution, including the dangerous machinery and the low wages paid to workers. Mary's experiences in the mill are contrasted with her life outside of work, where she finds solace in nature and in her friendships with other mill workers.As Mary navigates the challenges of her life at the loom, she also grapples with issues of class and gender inequality. The novel explores the ways in which these issues intersect and impact the lives of working-class women like Mary.Overall, Merrimack Or Life At The Loom: A Tale (1854) is a poignant and insightful look into the lives of textile mill workers during the Industrial Revolution. Through Mary's story, readers gain a deeper understanding of the struggles and hardships faced by working-class women in this era.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: 1437128254
• ISBN13: 9781437128253
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"