The Bishop Of Cottontown

""The Bishop of Cottontown: A Story of the Southern Cotton Mills"" is a novel written by John Trotwood Moore and published in 1906. The story is set in the southern United States during the early 20th century and follows the life of a man named Bishop, who is a wealthy and influential owner of a cotton mill in the town of Cottontown. The novel explores the themes of class struggle, labor relations, and the power dynamics between the mill owners and the workers.As the story progresses, Bishop becomes increasingly interested in the lives of his workers and begins to question the harsh working conditions and low wages that they are subjected to. He forms a close relationship with a young girl named Mary, who works in the mill, and becomes determined to improve the lives of his employees.Throughout the novel, Bishop faces opposition from other mill owners and members of his own social class who are resistant to change. However, he remains steadfast in his commitment to social justice and ultimately succeeds in making significant improvements to the working conditions and wages of the workers in his mill.""The Bishop of Cottontown"" is a thought-provoking novel that sheds light on the struggles faced by workers in the southern cotton mills during the early 20th century. It is a powerful story of social justice and the fight for equality in the face of adversity.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.