The Old Factory

A Lancashire Story (1885)

von William Westall

382 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Old Factory: A Lancashire Story is a novel written by William Westall and published in 1885. The story is set in the industrial town of Lancashire during the 19th century, a time when the textile industry was booming. The novel follows the lives of several characters who are connected to an old factory that has been in operation for generations.The main character is John Houghton, who inherits the factory from his father. John is a hardworking and honest man who is determined to keep the factory running despite the challenges that arise. However, he soon realizes that the factory is in dire need of modernization and he must make difficult decisions to keep it afloat.Other characters include the workers at the factory, such as the weavers and spinners, who struggle to make ends meet in a harsh and unforgiving environment. There are also the wealthy factory owners who are more concerned with profits than the well-being of their employees.Throughout the novel, Westall explores themes of class, industrialization, and the impact of progress on traditional ways of life. The Old Factory: A Lancashire Story is a poignant and insightful look into the lives of those who lived and worked in the industrial towns of Lancashire during the 19th century.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.

• Themen: Belletristik Historischer Roman
• ISBN: 9781120337450
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 15.10.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC