Mary Best: Or Life In A Factory Town (1863)
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ISBN10: 1120324351
ISBN13: 9781120324351
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Oct 15 2009
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.40
Height: 0.27 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781120324351
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Oct 15 2009
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.40
Height: 0.27 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Mary Best: Or Life In A Factory Town is a novel published in 1863 by the Society for Christian Knowledge. The book provides a vivid portrayal of life in a factory town during the 19th century. The story follows the life of Mary Best, a young girl who works in a factory to support her family. The novel explores the harsh working conditions, poverty, and social inequality experienced by the working class during the industrial revolution. Through Mary's experiences, the book sheds light on the struggles faced by factory workers, particularly women and children. It also highlights the role of religion and the Christian faith in providing hope and comfort to those facing difficult circumstances. Overall, Mary Best: Or Life In A Factory Town is a powerful and moving account of the realities of life in a factory town during the 19th century. It provides a valuable insight into the social and economic conditions of the time and the impact of industrialization on the lives of ordinary people.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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