The Workingman's Way In The World: Being The Autobiography Of A Journeyman Printer (1854)

By Charles Manby Smith

Book Overview

""The Workingman's Way In The World: Being The Autobiography Of A Journeyman Printer"" is a book written by Charles Manby Smith and published in 1854. It is an autobiographical account of the author's life as a journeyman printer, detailing his experiences and struggles as a working-class individual in the 19th century. The book provides a unique insight into the working conditions and social attitudes of the time, as well as the author's personal journey of self-discovery and growth. Smith describes his early life, education, and apprenticeship as a printer, followed by his travels throughout England and Europe in search of employment opportunities.Throughout the book, Smith reflects on the challenges he faced as a working-class individual, including poverty, discrimination, and limited access to education and opportunities. He also discusses the importance of self-improvement and the pursuit of knowledge, which he believes are essential for personal and societal progress.Overall, ""The Workingman's Way In The World"" is a fascinating and insightful account of the life of a journeyman printer in the 19th century, offering valuable lessons and perspectives on the challenges and opportunities of the working-class experience.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: 1437347738
• ISBN13: 9781437347739
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 372 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"