The Autobiography Of An Artisan (1847) - Christopher Thomson - Bog

The Autobiography of an Artisan is a book written by Christopher Thomson and published in 1847. It is an autobiographical account of the author's life as an artisan in 19th century England. The book provides a detailed description of the struggles and hardships faced by working-class people during this era.Thomson was born into a poor family and had to start working at a young age to support himself. He worked as an apprentice in a variety of trades, including shoemaking, tailoring, and printing. Through his experiences, he gained a unique insight into the working conditions and social issues of the time.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Thomson's life. He describes his childhood, his apprenticeships, his struggles to find work, and his involvement in the Chartist movement, which was a working-class political movement that sought to improve the rights and conditions of workers.Throughout the book, Thomson provides a vivid and often poignant account of life as an artisan in 19th century England. He highlights the poverty, inequality, and social injustice that were prevalent at the time, and he offers a powerful critique of the capitalist system that exploited working-class people.Overall, The Autobiography of an Artisan is a fascinating and insightful account of life in 19th century England. It provides a valuable historical perspective on the struggles and achievements of working-class people during this era, and it remains a relevant and thought-provoking book today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.