Publisher's Synopsis
Industrial Lancashire: Some Manufacturing Towns And Their Surroundings is a historical book written by John Mortimer in 1897. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the industrial revolution in Lancashire, England, during the 19th century. The author focuses on several manufacturing towns and their surroundings, including Blackburn, Burnley, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, and Wigan. The book explores the development of the textile industry in Lancashire, including the production of cotton, wool, and silk. It also covers the growth of other industries such as coal mining, iron and steel production, and engineering. The author discusses the impact of these industries on the local economy, society, and culture.In addition to the industrial history, the book also provides a detailed description of the towns and their surroundings. The author describes the architecture, geography, and social conditions of the towns, as well as the local customs and traditions. Overall, Industrial Lancashire: Some Manufacturing Towns And Their Surroundings is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the industrial revolution in England and the development of manufacturing towns in Lancashire.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.
