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 is a book written by R. Arthur Arnold that explores the events surrounding the cotton industry during the American Civil War. The book covers the period from the fall of Fort Sumter in 1861 to the passing of the Public Works Act in 1864. During this time, the supply of cotton from the Southern states was cut off, leading to a severe shortage in the textile industry in Britain, which heavily relied on cotton imports. The book delves into the economic, social, and political impact of the cotton famine on Britain and its people. It also discusses the efforts made by the government and various organizations to alleviate the crisis, including the establishment of relief committees and the passage of the Public Works Act, which aimed to provide employment opportunities for those affected by the famine. Overall, The History Of The Cotton Famine provides a comprehensive account of a significant period in British history and its impact on the global economy.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: 1432526731
• ISBN13: 9781432526733
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 578 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"