Life In The Laundry (1902)

Life In The Laundry (1902)

George Frederick McCleary

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
Materia
Historia general y mundial
ISBN:
9781437019025
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Life In The Laundry is a book written by George Frederick McCleary and published in 1902. The book is a humorous and insightful look into the world of laundry workers and their daily struggles. McCleary, who worked as a laundryman himself, provides a firsthand account of the challenges and joys of the laundry business.The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of laundry work, from sorting and washing to ironing and folding. McCleary describes the tools and machinery used in the laundry, as well as the different types of fabrics and stains that workers have to deal with. He also provides anecdotes and stories about the people he worked with, from the boss to the lowliest employee.Throughout the book, McCleary’s writing is witty and entertaining, but also informative and educational. He offers practical advice for anyone interested in starting a laundry business, as well as insights into the social and economic conditions of the time. Life In The Laundry is a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of work and industry.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.

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