This fascinating and moving book brings to life the industrial and immigrant experience which gave birth to Manchester in the nineteenth century and continued to shape the citys destiny well into the twentieth century. More than a hundred years ago; thousands of immigrants from Europe and Canada were drawn to the mills of Manchester by the promise of a better life. In stirring photographs and text; Manchester: The Mill and the Immigrant Experience examines the aspirations; the struggles; and the everyday adventures of Manchesters immigrant families. Reaffirming the power of photography to move and inform us; Manchester: The Mills and the Immigrant Experience creates a vivid picture of life during nearly a century of rapid industrial change. We join the bustle of Elm and Hanover Streets in the 1880s; witness children working at the mighty Amoskeag Manufacturing Company; enter a Greek coffeehouse in the early 1900s; get caught up in the bitter labor strikes of the 1920s; and meet unusual local figures such as the Hermit of Mosquito Pond.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A great read.By Wild BillPhotos and text. are so informative. Great for all. who are interested in history. or those who want information. that hasnt been repeated to death.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Love it !By Bruce John Van Zile Sr.Great book.I grew up in this area and my Dad worked on the NYSW RR so we got to ride in the engines and cabooses.Those were the days. This whole series of books are GREAT. I have 4 others and buying more.16 of 17 people found the following review helpful. Interesting but cheapBy A CustomerFor the price. I was expecting a higher quality book. While the photos are very interesting. it is hard to enjoy them to the fullest because their resolution is low due to the poor quality paper used in the book (the paper is not the high-quality glossy coated paper but a rough. cheap-feeling paper). The photo captions point out things that are not discernible in the photos.
