Lewis Moule Evans

Navvies and Their Needs (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In 'Navvies and Their Needs' by Lewis Moule Evans, the author presents a comprehensive analysis of the living and working conditions of the navvies - workers involved in the construction of railways and canals during the 19th century. Evans explores the socio-economic challenges faced by these laborers, shedding light on their struggles for basic needs such as housing, healthcare, and fair wages. The book is written in a factual and informative style, drawing on historical records and first-hand accounts to provide a detailed picture of the hardships endured by the navvies. The author's attention to detail and empathy for the subject matter make this book a valuable resource for understanding the experiences of marginalized laborers in industrial Britain. Evans' work contributes to the broader literary context of social history, highlighting the importance of labor rights and social justice in the development of modern societies. 'Navvies and Their Needs' is a compelling read for anyone interested in the intersection of labor, infrastructure development, and social welfare in the 19th century.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: DigiCat
• Seitenzahl: 24
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. Juli 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 8596547087847
• Artikelnr.: 64545506

Autorenporträt

Lewis Moule Evans, frequently overlooked in the pantheon of 19th-century British authors, remains a figure of considerable interest for those engaged in the study of Victorian-era labor and social conditions. His work 'Navvies and Their Needs,' though not capturing the mainstream literary limelight, offers a vital glimpse into the lives of the laborers who built Britain's critical infrastructure. His oeuvre may be slender, but its substance significantly contributes to the understanding of a pivotal workforce during a time of transformation and industrial progress. Evans's literary style, characterized by detailed observation and empathic narrative, provides not only an account of the material needs of the navvies but also engages with the human element of their existence. This fusion of investigative zeal with a humanistic approach sets Evans apart as an authentically concerned and scholarly observer of his times. In a period when the working conditions of the lower classes were often harsh and overlooked, Evans's writings shed light on the juxtaposition of the navvies' integral role in shaping the country's infrastructure with the societal neglect they frequently endured. His contributions provide a singular perspective that enriches the historiography of British labor during the Victorian era.