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The Autobiography Of A Manchester Cotton Manufacturer: Or Thirty Years??????? Experience Of Manchester (1887) is a memoir written by Henry S. Gibbs, a prominent cotton manufacturer in Manchester, England. The book provides a detailed account of Gibbs' life, including his upbringing, education, and career in the cotton industry. Gibbs shares his experiences of working in Manchester during the mid-19th century, which was a time of great industrial growth and change in the city. He discusses the challenges he faced as a businessman, including competition from other manufacturers and the impact of economic depressions on the industry. Gibbs also provides insights into the social and cultural life of Manchester during this period, including his involvement in various organizations and his interactions with other prominent figures of the time. Overall, the book offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a successful Manchester cotton manufacturer during a pivotal moment in the city's history.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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The Autobiography Of A Manchester Cotton Manufacturer: Or Thirty Years??????? Experience Of Manchester (1887) is a memoir written by Henry S. Gibbs, a prominent cotton manufacturer in Manchester, England. The book provides a detailed account of Gibbs' life, including his upbringing, education, and career in the cotton industry. Gibbs shares his experiences of working in Manchester during the mid-19th century, which was a time of great industrial growth and change in the city. He discusses the challenges he faced as a businessman, including competition from other manufacturers and the impact of economic depressions on the industry. Gibbs also provides insights into the social and cultural life of Manchester during this period, including his involvement in various organizations and his interactions with other prominent figures of the time. Overall, the book offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a successful Manchester cotton manufacturer during a pivotal moment in the city's history.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.