The Autobiography Of An Artisan (1847) - Thomson, Christopher
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The Autobiography Of An Artisan (1847) is a memoir written by Christopher Thomson, a skilled artisan who worked as a shoemaker and later as a printer in the early 19th century. The book provides a firsthand account of the struggles and triumphs of a working-class individual during the Industrial Revolution in Britain.Thomson's autobiography explores his childhood and early years as an apprentice shoemaker, detailing the harsh conditions and low wages that he and his fellow workers endured. As he became more skilled, he sought better opportunities and eventually transitioned to the printing…mehr

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The Autobiography Of An Artisan (1847) is a memoir written by Christopher Thomson, a skilled artisan who worked as a shoemaker and later as a printer in the early 19th century. The book provides a firsthand account of the struggles and triumphs of a working-class individual during the Industrial Revolution in Britain.Thomson's autobiography explores his childhood and early years as an apprentice shoemaker, detailing the harsh conditions and low wages that he and his fellow workers endured. As he became more skilled, he sought better opportunities and eventually transitioned to the printing trade.Throughout the book, Thomson reflects on the impact of industrialization on the working class, including the rise of factories and the displacement of traditional craftspeople. He also discusses the political and social movements of his time, including Chartism and the fight for workers' rights.The Autobiography Of An Artisan provides a unique perspective on the history of labor and industry in Britain, and offers insights into the experiences of working-class individuals during a period of significant change and upheaval.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.
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Christopher Thomson lived in Beirut as a Canadian diplomat in the early 1970s at the start of his thirty-two-year career. He subsequently served as Counsellor for Political Affairs on the Canadian delegation to the UN in New York and, later, on the delegation to the UN in Geneva. His diplomatic career also included serving in Hong Kong, as Deputy Permanent Representative to the OECD in Paris, as Consul General in the US, and as Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates as well as senior positions in Ottawa in Global Affairs Canada and the Privy Council Office. He is retired and lives in Vancouver, British Columbia with his wife, Katrina, a former Canadian diplomat and educator. Of his five children, two were born in the Middle East.