9781331661498 - The Taskmasters (Classic Reprint) de Turner, George Kibbe (4 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condición: New.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book takes readers on a journey through the lives and labors of a group of mill owners and their workforce as they build, operate, and expand factories in a small New England town. Set within the Industrial Revolution's boom, the author provides a detailed historical backdrop for the story that follows. Through the experiences of both the mill owners and workers, the book delves into social and economic inequalities, ethical concerns of industrialization, and the rise of worker unions in the face of often harsh working conditions. The author presents a complex and nuanced portrayal of the characters, inviting the reader to question preconceptions and consider how, even with the best intentions, personal ambition and the drive for economic progress can sometimes lead to unintended consequences. In all, this book offers a thought-provoking exploration of an era that significantly shaped the modern world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.