Early Days (1849)

Early Days is a memoir written by Samuel Bamford, a British radical and labor organizer, that chronicles his early life from childhood to his early adulthood in the mid-19th century. The book is set in the context of the Industrial Revolution and the social and political changes that were taking place in England at the time. Bamford's account is a vivid and detailed portrayal of life in the working-class communities of Lancashire and Yorkshire during the early 19th century. He describes the poverty, hardship, and exploitation that he and his family experienced, as well as the political and social movements that were emerging at the time to challenge the status quo.The book also provides a glimpse into the early years of Bamford's own political activism, including his involvement in the radical reform movement, his participation in the Peterloo Massacre of 1819, and his subsequent imprisonment and exile.Overall, Early Days is a fascinating and insightful account of life in 19th century England, as well as an important historical document that sheds light on the struggles and aspirations of the working-class people who helped shape the modern world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile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.