The Romance Of Pepperell: A Brief Account Of How A Great Industry Developed At Biddeford (1921) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780548680681)

The Romance of Pepperell is a historical account of the development of the Pepperell Manufacturing Company in Biddeford, Maine. The book was published in 1921 and provides a detailed look at how the company became one of the largest textile manufacturers in the United States. The author, who is not named, provides a brief overview of the history of Biddeford and the surrounding area, including the early settlement of the region by European colonists. The book then moves on to focus on the growth of the Pepperell Manufacturing Company, which began in the mid-19th century and quickly became a major player in the textile industry. The author describes the company's early struggles, including the difficulty of finding skilled workers and the challenges of competing against other textile mills in the region. However, through hard work and innovation, the company was able to overcome these obstacles and become a major force in the industry. The book also provides a glimpse into the daily lives of the workers at the Pepperell mills, including their working conditions and the various social and cultural activities that took place in Biddeford during this time. Overall, The Romance of Pepperell provides a fascinating look at the history of one of America's most important textile manufacturers and the people who helped make it a success.Together With Illustrations Showing How Pepperell Wide Sheetings And Pillow Tubings Are Made.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.

Author: Pepperell Manufacturing Company
ISBN-10: 054868068X
ISBN-13: 9780548680681
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/22/2007
Pages: 80
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.28lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.19d