Lawrence's Adventures Among The Ice Cutters, Glassmakers, Coal Miners, Iron Men, And Shipbuilders (1871)

Lawrence's Adventures Among The Ice Cutters, Glassmakers, Coal Miners, Iron Men, And Shipbuilders is a book written by John Townsend Trowbridge and published in 1871. The book follows the adventures of a young boy named Lawrence, who travels to various industries and learns about the different trades and professions. Throughout the book, Lawrence visits the ice cutters in Maine, the glassmakers in Pennsylvania, the coal miners in Pennsylvania, the iron men in Ohio, and the shipbuilders in Maine. Each industry is described in detail, with Lawrence learning about the tools, techniques, and challenges faced by the workers. The book is written in a narrative style, with Lawrence's experiences and observations serving as the primary focus. The descriptions are vivid and detailed, providing a glimpse into the world of 19th-century industry. Overall, Lawrence's Adventures Among The Ice Cutters, Glassmakers, Coal Miners, Iron Men, And Shipbuilders is a fascinating historical account of the various trades and professions of the time. It offers a unique perspective on the industrial revolution and the people who made it possible.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.