The Factory System: And the Factory Acts (1894)

The Factory System: And The Factory Acts is a book written by Richard Whately Cooke-Taylor in 1894. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the factory system and the factory acts that were introduced in England during the 19th century. The author explores the origins and development of the factory system, including the growth of industrialization and the impact it had on society. Cooke-Taylor also examines the working conditions of factory workers, including the long hours, low wages, and poor living conditions that they endured. The book delves into the various factory acts that were passed by the British parliament to improve the conditions of workers, including the 1833 Factory Act, the 1844 Factory Act, and the 1878 Factory Act. The author provides a critical evaluation of these acts, discussing their strengths and weaknesses and their impact on the lives of workers. The Factory System: And The Factory Acts is an important historical work that sheds light on the early days of industrialization and the struggle for workers' rights.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.