Isbn: 9780243080311 - Navvies and Their Needs (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the lives of navvies, the men who built Britainââ â¢s railways and reservoirs in the 19th century. The author, a clergyman, uses his own experiences working among navvies to provide a firsthand account of their struggles and challenges. The book delves into the harsh realities of navvy life, including the grueling work, the lack of adequate housing, and the limited opportunities for education and spiritual development. The author highlights the navviesââ ⢠social isolation, their vulnerability to exploitation, and the negative impact these factors had on their lives. The book, written in a time of great social change, reflects the growing awareness of the plight of the working class in Victorian England. The author passionately advocates for a more compassionate approach to the navvy population, urging the public, as well as the clergy and employers, to recognize their responsibility in providing for their needs. By exposing the harsh reality of navvy life, the author compels readers to consider their own roles in creating a more just and equitable society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …