Marshalls of Leeds Flax-Spinners 1788-1886

Klappentext A 1960 case study of the Marshalls of Leeds, and their progress and prominence in the field of flax spinning. Zusammenfassung This book was first published in 1960. Its author! W. G. Rimmer! here forms a case study of the Marshalls of Leeds! and their progress and prominence in the field of flax spinning since the outbreak of the French War in 1793. Inhaltsverzeichnis List of illustrations; Preface; 1. John Marshall's inheritance; 2. Making a fortune, 1788-1815; 3. Gentleman flax-spinner, 1815-26; 4. Wet spinning, 1826-46; 5. The final phase, 1846-86; Appendix; Genealogical Table of Marshalls of Leeds; Bibliography; Index.

Product details

• Authors: W. G. Rimmer, W.g. Rimmer
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.03.2012
• EAN: 9780521168328
• ISBN: 978-0-521-16832-8
• No. of pages: 366
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Economics; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, European History, Lancashire, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Georgian Era (1714-1837), HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Victorian Era (1837-1901), c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, British & Irish history, C 1700 To C 1800, Textile Industries, Apparel, garment and textile industries