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Rhode Island Mill Villages: A History of the Granite State's Industrial Past

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Rhode Island Mill Villages is a comprehensive history of the granite state's industrial past. The book explores the rise and fall of the mill villages, the lives of the workers, and the impact of the industry on the state's economy and culture.

The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of the history of the mill villages, from their beginnings in the early 19th century to their decline in the mid-20th century. The second part focuses on the lives of the workers, exploring their working conditions, their homes and families, and their social and cultural life.

Rhode Island s Mill Villages: Simmonsville Pocasset Olneyville and Thornton (Images of America)
Rhode Island's Mill Villages: Simmonsville, Pocasset, Olneyville, and Thornton (Images of America)
by Doug Gelbert

5 out of 5

Language : English
Hardcover : 296 pages
Item Weight : 1.1 pounds
File size : 39522 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 230 pages

The third part of the book examines the impact of the mill industry on the state's economy and culture. The book shows how the industry helped to transform Rhode Island from a rural to an industrial state. It also explores the impact of the industry on the state's environment and its social and cultural fabric.

Rhode Island Mill Villages is a well-researched and engaging history of the granite state's industrial past. The book is illustrated with numerous photographs and maps, and it includes an extensive bibliography. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Rhode Island, the history of the textile industry, or the history of labor relations.

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"Rhode Island Mill Villages is a fascinating and informative look at the history of the granite state's industrial past. The book is well-written and engaging, and it is filled with interesting facts and insights. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in the history of Rhode Island, the history of the textile industry, or the history of labor relations."

- Dr. John H. Rhodehamel, Professor of History, University of Rhode Island

"Rhode Island Mill Villages is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Rhode Island, the history of the textile industry, or the history of labor relations. The book is well-researched and engaging, and it is illustrated with numerous photographs and maps. I highly recommend it."

- Dr. Carole A. Frost, Professor of History, Providence College

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Rhode Island s Mill Villages: Simmonsville Pocasset Olneyville and Thornton (Images of America)
Rhode Island's Mill Villages: Simmonsville, Pocasset, Olneyville, and Thornton (Images of America)
by Doug Gelbert

5 out of 5

Language : English
Hardcover : 296 pages
Item Weight : 1.1 pounds
File size : 39522 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 230 pages
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Rhode Island s Mill Villages: Simmonsville Pocasset Olneyville and Thornton (Images of America)
Rhode Island's Mill Villages: Simmonsville, Pocasset, Olneyville, and Thornton (Images of America)
by Doug Gelbert

5 out of 5

Language : English
Hardcover : 296 pages
Item Weight : 1.1 pounds
File size : 39522 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 230 pages
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