A Narrative of the Life and Travels of John Robert Shaw, the Well-Digger (1807)

A Narrative of the Life and Travels of John Robert Shaw, The Well-Digger is a memoir written by John Robert Shaw in 1807. The book chronicles Shaw's life and his travels as a well-digger in England during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Shaw describes his experiences as a laborer, including his work digging wells and his encounters with various individuals and communities throughout his travels. He also discusses his personal life, including his marriage and his struggles with poverty and illness. The book provides insight into the daily life and struggles of working-class individuals during this time period, and offers a unique perspective on the history of labor and industry in England.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.