The Pitmen

The Pitmen

William Macintosh Publisher

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2010
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781120915511
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The Pitmen: A Narrative Founded On Fact is a historical novel written by William Macintosh and published in 1865. The book tells the story of the coal miners of Northumberland and Durham in the early 19th century. The narrative is based on real events and characters from the author’s personal experiences and research. The novel explores the harsh working conditions, poverty, and social injustice faced by the pitmen and their families. It also highlights the struggles of the trade unions and their efforts to improve the lives of the workers. The book provides a vivid portrayal of the pitmen’s daily lives, their culture, and their relationships with each other. It is a powerful and moving account of the struggles and triumphs of the working class during a time of profound social change. The Pitmen: A Narrative Founded On Fact is a compelling historical novel that offers a unique perspective on the lives of the coal miners and their families in the 19th century.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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