King Cotton
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Thomas Armstrong
Binding: Hardback
Published: Collins, 1949
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Cracked hinges. Clean text.
King Cotton chronicles the profound societal upheaval in Lancashire, England, during the American Civil War, when the Union blockade of Southern ports instigated a devastating cotton famine. This compelling historical novel illustrates the immense hardship faced by the region's mill workers as their livelihoods vanished, presenting a vivid tableau of industrial struggle and human resilience. Armstrong masterfully details the intricate web of economic dependency and the personal sacrifices demanded by a global conflict. The narrative powerfully argues for the enduring spirit of a community grappling with unprecedented adversity, offering a poignant look at a pivotal moment in Anglo-American history.
Author: Thomas Armstrong
Binding: Hardback
Published: Collins, 1949
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Cracked hinges. Clean text.
King Cotton chronicles the profound societal upheaval in Lancashire, England, during the American Civil War, when the Union blockade of Southern ports instigated a devastating cotton famine. This compelling historical novel illustrates the immense hardship faced by the region's mill workers as their livelihoods vanished, presenting a vivid tableau of industrial struggle and human resilience. Armstrong masterfully details the intricate web of economic dependency and the personal sacrifices demanded by a global conflict. The narrative powerfully argues for the enduring spirit of a community grappling with unprecedented adversity, offering a poignant look at a pivotal moment in Anglo-American history.