Stories of Women During the Industrial Revolution: Changing Roles, Changing Lives (Middle School Nonfiction: Women's Stories from History)
By Ben Hubbard.
Description
From the mid 18th century, new machines powered by steam and coal began to produce goods on a massive scale. This was known as the Industrial Revolution. Workers were badly paid and their working conditions were harsh. Life was even harder for working women, who received lower wages and fewer rights than men. Some women, however, would not stand for the poor treatment of themselves or others. These are the stories of four trailblazers who achieved amazing things in difficult circumstances: Known as the "Angel of the Prisons", Elizabeth Fry brought about changes for female and chil...
ISBN(s)
1406289469, 9781406289466
