The Old Factory

The Old Factory: A Lancashire Story, written by William Westall and published in 1885, is a novel that tells the story of a group of workers in a cotton mill in Lancashire, England during the Industrial Revolution. The main character, Tom, is a young man who works in the factory and is struggling to make ends meet. He becomes involved in a union movement to improve the working conditions of the workers in the factory, but faces opposition from the factory owners and their allies. As the story unfolds, Tom and his fellow workers face numerous challenges, including dangerous working conditions, low wages, and violent clashes with the authorities. The novel offers a vivid portrayal of the social and economic upheaval of the Industrial Revolution, and explores themes such as class struggle, social justice, and the power of collective action. Through its engaging characters and compelling plot, The Old Factory offers a powerful critique of the injustices of the early industrial era, and remains a classic work of social realism to this day.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.