The Cry Of The Children: An Exposure Of Certain British Industries In Which Children Are Iniquitously Employed (1898)
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ISBN10: 1120755182
ISBN13: 9781120755186
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Dec 7 2009
Pages: 140
Weight: 0.43
Height: 0.30 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781120755186
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Dec 7 2009
Pages: 140
Weight: 0.43
Height: 0.30 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Cry of the Children by Frank Hird is a book published in 1898 that exposes the iniquitous employment of children in certain British industries. The author sheds light on the terrible working conditions and exploitation faced by children in various industries, including coal mines, textile mills, and pottery factories. Hird argues that such practices are not only morally wrong but also detrimental to the physical and mental health of children. The book is a powerful call to action for social reform and highlights the urgent need for laws to protect the rights and welfare of children. Through vivid descriptions and personal accounts, Hird paints a vivid picture of the suffering endured by child laborers and makes a compelling case for change. This book is an important historical document that sheds light on a dark chapter in British industrial history and serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for workers' rights and social justice.This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.
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