Through The Mill: The Life Of A Mill Boy (1911)

By Frederic Kenyon Brown

Book Overview

Through The Mill: The Life Of A Mill Boy (1911) is a memoir written by Frederic Kenyon Brown that provides a vivid and detailed account of life as a mill worker in the early 20th century. The book is based on the author's own experiences growing up in a small town in Massachusetts and working in a textile mill as a young boy. Brown's memoir offers a unique perspective on the harsh working conditions, long hours, and low wages that were common in the mills of New England during this time period. He describes the grueling work of operating machinery, the dangers of working with heavy equipment, and the physical toll that the job took on his body. In addition to detailing the challenges of working in the mills, Brown also provides insight into the social and cultural aspects of life in a mill town. He writes about the close-knit community of workers, the role of religion and education, and the impact of industrialization on the local economy. Through The Mill: The Life Of A Mill Boy is a valuable historical document that offers a firsthand account of an important period in American history. It provides readers with a glimpse into the lives of working-class Americans and the struggles they faced during a time of rapid industrialization and social change.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: 1104510235
• ISBN13: 9781104510237
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"