Excerpt from Twenty-Four Letters From Labourers in America to Their Friends in England
In order to accomplish this object in a manner as free from suspicion of partiality as possible, I sent out two persons in oppo site directions, with orders to call at all the cottages where they had reason to think that letters had been lately received from America. The first '24 which came in have been printed, with out any other alteration than a little improvement in the spelling, where it was so bad as to render the sense obscure. Some of the letters which were rejected, were, perhaps, better worth publish ing, than those which have been here given; but to have made a selection, would have laid me Open to the charge of concealing the truth.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book compiles letters written by 19th-century English laborers to friends and family members back home after emigrating to America. These laborers, who left England due to limited opportunities and economic hardship, paint a vivid picture of their experiences and the challenges and rewards they encountered in their new country. The letters offer a unique glimpse into the lives of ordinary people during a period of significant social and economic change, providing valuable insights into the motivations and experiences of those who sought a better life in America. The book also sheds light on the historical context of labor migration, the role of family and community ties in shaping individual experiences, and the complex relationship between opportunity and hardship in the lives of these laborers. Ultimately, this book offers a valuable perspective on the human dimensions of labor migration and the enduring themes of hope, resilience, and the pursuit of a better life. 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780243487745_0
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