The History Of The Cotton Famine: From The Fall Of Sumter To The Passing Of The Public Works Act

By R. Arthur Arnold

Book Overview

The History Of The Cotton Famine: From The Fall Of Sumter To The Passing Of The Public Works Act is a book written by R. Arthur Arnold. The book chronicles the events surrounding the cotton famine that occurred in Britain during the American Civil War. The book starts with the fall of Sumter, which was a turning point in the war, and goes on to describe how the blockade of the Southern ports affected the cotton trade. The book also discusses the impact of the cotton famine on the British economy and how it led to the passing of the Public Works Act. The Act was designed to provide employment to those who were affected by the famine. The book provides a detailed account of the social and economic impact of the cotton famine and how it shaped the course of British history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American Civil War and its impact on the world.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: 1163251372
• ISBN13: 9781163251379
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 576 Pages
• Weight: 1.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"