The Belles of New England, (Paperback)

from vernefan

Although there are some very interesting tidbits to learn about the New England cotton mills written in Moran's Belles of New England, there was very little about the GIRLS themselves. The author takes you way beyond the life of the girls and digresses heavily into the realms of the mill owners, ...

from nepejwster

Consider this book like taking a history class and wade your way through it and your'll be better off for the experience.

from arelenriel

This book looks into the role played by women during the industrial revoloution in New England. It shows how immigration patterns and the labour movement impacted the textile industry. It also shows the role played by women in gaining minimum wage laws, forty hour work weeks, medical benefits and...