Publisher's Synopsis
Bamford's Passages In The Life Of A Radical V1: And Early Days is a memoir written by Samuel Bamford and first published in 1905. The book recounts the author's experiences as a radical in early 19th century England, including his involvement in the Peterloo Massacre of 1819 and his subsequent imprisonment. Bamford was a prominent figure in the working-class movement of the time, and his memoir provides a valuable insight into the social and political landscape of the period. The book covers Bamford's early life, his experiences as a weaver, and his involvement in the radical movement, including his time spent as a member of the Manchester Patriotic Union Society. The book also provides a detailed account of the Peterloo Massacre, in which a peaceful demonstration for political reform was violently suppressed by the authorities. Bamford was present at the event and was subsequently arrested and imprisoned for his involvement. Bamford's Passages In The Life Of A Radical V1: And Early Days is an important historical document that sheds light on the struggles of the working-class movement in early 19th century England. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in social and political history.In Two Volumes.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.
