Mary Ashley The Factory Girl: Or, Facts Upon Factories
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This groundbreaking work of investigative journalism shines a much-needed light on the harsh realities of life for working-class women in the factories of mid-19th-century England. It shows how long hours, dangerous machinery, and meager wages combine to create a system of exploitation that leaves women unable to escape poverty and despair. The author, Mary Ashley, was herself a former factory worker, and brings a unique perspective and personal experience to her reporting. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization ...
This groundbreaking work of investigative journalism shines a much-needed light on the harsh realities of life for working-class women in the factories of mid-19th-century England. It shows how long hours, dangerous machinery, and meager wages combine to create a system of exploitation that leaves women unable to escape poverty and despair. The author, Mary Ashley, was herself a former factory worker, and brings a unique perspective and personal experience to her reporting. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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