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This illustrated look at nineteenth-century New England architecture was named a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year. This book, from the award-winning author of The Way Things Work, takes readers of all ages on a journey through a fictional mill town called Wicksbridge. With words and pictures, David Macaulay reveals fascinating details about the planning, construction, and operation of the mills—and gives us a powerful sense of the day-to-day lives of Americans in this era. “His imaginary mills in an imaginary town in Rhode Island, and the generations of people who built and ran them, come to life.” —The New York Times
Channel 4's The Mill captivated viewers with the tales of the lives of the young girls and boys in a northern mill. Focusing on the lives of the apprentices at Quarry Bank Mill, David Hanson's book uses a wealth of first-person source material including letters, diaries, mill records, to tell the stories of the children who lived and worked at Quarry Bank throughout the nineteenth century. This book perfectly accompanies the television series, satisfying viewers' curiosity about the history of the children of Quarry Bank. It reveals the real lives of the television series' main characters: Esther, Daniel, Lucy and Susannah, showing how shockingly close to the truth the dramatisation is. But the book also goes far beyond this to create a full and vivid picture of factory life in the industrial revolution. David Hanson has written an accessible narrative history of Victorian working children and the conditions in which they worked.
Winner of the 2021 Rachel Carson Environmental Book Award Winner of the 2021 Maine Literary Award for Nonfiction Finalist for the 2020 National Book Critics John Leonard Prize for Best First Book Finalist for the 2021 New England Society Book Award Finalist for the 2021 New England Independent Booksellers Association Award A New York Times Editors’ Choice and Chicago Tribune top book for 2020 “Mill Town is the book of a lifetime; a deep-drilling, quick-moving, heartbreaking story. Scathing and tender, it lifts often into poetry, but comes down hard when it must. Through it all runs the river: sluggish, ancient, dangerous, freighted with America’s sins.” —Robert Macfarlane, author of Underland Kerri Arsenault grew up in the small, rural town of Mexico, Maine, where for over 100 years the community orbited around a paper mill that provided jobs for nearly everyone in town, including three generations of her family. Kerri had a happy childhood, but years after she moved away, she realized the price she paid for that childhood. The price everyone paid. The mill, while providing the social and economic cohesion for the community, also contributed to its demise. Mill Town is a book of narrative nonfiction, investigative memoir, and cultural criticism that illuminates the rise and collapse of the working-class, the hazards of loving and leaving home, and the ambiguous nature of toxics and disease with the central question; Who or what are we willing to sacrifice for our own survival?
Portrait of the human, mechanical and environmental determinants of New England's textile industry, the social, technological, cultural, and economic factors that perpetrated its creation, consolidation and decline and the remaining legacy.
"Murder at the Mill by M. B. Shaw is a great sweeping adventure. Ideal for holiday reading." —M. C. Beaton, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author "A rich, mystery debut" —Kirkus Starred Review A picture hides a thousand lies... And only Iris Grey can uncover the truth. Iris Grey rents a quaint cottage in a picture-perfect Hampshire village, looking to escape from her crumbling marriage. She is drawn to the neighboring Wetherby family, and is commissioned to paint a portrait of Dominic Wetherby, a celebrated crime writer. At the Wetherby's Christmas Eve party, the mulled wine is in full flow - but so are tensions and rivalries among the guests. On Christmas Day, the youngest member of the Wetherby family, Lorcan, finds a body in the water. A tragic accident? Or a deadly crime? With the snow falling, Iris enters a world of village gossip, romantic intrigue, buried secrets, and murder.
The old mill and the barn animals go through a stormy night.
From Ram Dass, one of America’s most beloved spiritual figures and bestselling author of Be Here Now and Be Love Now, comes this timeless classic about the experience of being and the risks and rewards of our spiritual path. Originally published in 1976, Grist for the Mill offers a deep spiritual journey of self-discovery, and a universal understanding of what it means to "be" and to grow as human beings. The book is fully revised with a new introduction. As Ram Dass puts it, "When the faith is strong enough it is sufficient just to be. It’s a journey towards simplicity, towards quietness, towards a kind of joy that is not in time. It’s a journey that has taken us from primary identification with our body and our psyche, on to an identification with God, and ultimately beyond identification."
"The Secret of the Old Mill" by Franklin W. Dixon is an enthralling mystery novel featuring the Hardy Boys, brothers Frank and Joe, as they embark on yet another thrilling adventure. The story begins with the Hardy Boys visiting a nearby town to deliver a shipment of books for their father's detective agency. On their way back, they spot a curious sight—an old, rundown mill with its sails turning, even though the mill has long been abandoned. Intrigued by this mysterious activity, the boys decide to investigate. As Frank and Joe delve deeper into the mystery, they discover that the mill is involved in an illegal counterfeiting operation. The counterfeiters are producing fake money, which poses a significant threat to the local economy and national security. Determined to uncover the truth and bring the criminals to justice, the Hardy Boys employ their detective skills and resourcefulness to gather clues and solve the puzzle. Throughout their investigation, the brothers encounter a series of dangerous encounters and thrilling escapades, including being chased by the criminals and narrowly escaping perilous situations. They are relentless in their pursuit of justice, never backing down despite the dangers they face. To aid them in their mission, the Hardy Boys enlist the help of their close friends, Chet Morton, Biff Hooper, and Tony Prito. Together, they form a formidable team and work collaboratively to unravel the intricate web of secrets surrounding the old mill. As they get closer to the truth, the Hardy Boys face numerous challenges and confrontations with the counterfeiters. Their unwavering determination and bravery are put to the test, proving that they are true heroes in every sense of the word. "The Secret of the Old Mill" captivates readers with its suspenseful plot, thrilling action, and clever detective work. Franklin W. Dixon's engaging storytelling keeps readers on the edge of their seats, eager to unravel the mystery alongside the Hardy Boys. Throughout the novel, themes of friendship, loyalty, and perseverance shine through as the Hardy Boys demonstrate the values of honesty and justice. The book serves as a timeless classic in the mystery genre, leaving readers both young and old enthralled by the thrilling adventures of the Hardy Boys."
Memories of two years in the author's life, during which he was employed in a carpet mill in Yonkers, New York.