Mary Ashley The Factory Girl

This groundbreaking work of investigative journalism shines a much-needed light on the harsh realities of life for working-class women in the factories of mid-19th-century England. It shows how long hours, dangerous machinery, and meager wages combine to create a system of exploitation that leaves women unable to escape poverty and despair. The author, Mary Ashley, was herself a former factory worker, and brings a unique perspective and personal experience to her reporting.

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