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Messrs. Hargreaves' Calico Print Works At Accrington, And Recollections Of Broad Oak (1882)

Messrs. Hargreaves' Calico Print Works At Accrington, And Recollections Of Broad Oak (1882)

Hargreaves, Benjamin

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Technology & EngineeringFiction AnthologiesBritish History

ISBN10: 116483441X
ISBN13: 9781164834410
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 92
Weight: 0.30
Height: 0.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Messrs. Hargreaves������� Calico Print Works At Accrington, And Recollections Of Broad Oak (1882) is a historical account of the calico print works owned by Benjamin Hargreaves and his family in Accrington, England. The book provides a detailed description of the manufacturing process of calico printing, as well as the history of the Hargreaves family and their involvement in the textile industry. The author, Benjamin Hargreaves, also shares his personal recollections of growing up in Broad Oak, a small village in Lancashire, and his experiences working in the family business. He discusses the challenges faced by the textile industry during the mid-19th century, including the impact of the American Civil War on the cotton trade and the rise of competition from other countries.The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the textile industry in England, as well as the social and economic changes that occurred during the Victorian era. It provides a unique perspective on the challenges faced by small business owners during this time and the impact of industrialization on rural communities.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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