Life and Adventures of Michael Armstrong, the Factory Boy by Frances Milton Trollope
by Loyal Books · 38 episodes
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The industrial revolution led to the rise of manufacture and, thus, the cotton mill factories. This important novel tells about the plight of Michael Armstrong, one of the boys who is forced to work there. The aim of the novel was to expose the public to the conditions of thousands of "infant labourers" around the northern mill towns. The novel drew much criticism, of course. Yet, nonetheless, it is a forgotten masterpiece, perfect for fans of Oliver Twist and North and South. It is a brave novel, full of truth and honesty, yet probably not for the faint of heart...
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4 min
Preface
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24 min
Chapter I
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43 min
Chapter II
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31 min
Chapter III
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28 min
Chapter IV
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21 min
Chapter V
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45 min
Chapter VI
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13 min
Chapter VII
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34 min
Chapter VIII
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31 min
Chapter IX
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24 min
Chapter X - Part 1
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27 min
Chapter X - Part 2
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34 min
Chapter XI
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40 min
Chapter XII
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34 min
Chapter XIII
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Chapter XIV
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16 min
Chapter XV
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29 min
Chapter XVI
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43 min
Chapter XVII
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28 min
Chapter XVIII
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