Publisher's Synopsis
Manchester House: A Tale of Two Apprentices is a novel written by J. Capes Story and first published in 1879. The story is set in Manchester, England, during the Industrial Revolution and follows the lives of two young apprentices, Tom and Jack, who work in a cotton mill. Tom is the son of a wealthy merchant and is sent to the mill to learn about the business, while Jack is an orphan who is taken in by the mill owner and given the opportunity to learn a trade. The two boys become friends and work together, but their different backgrounds and social status create tension between them.As they navigate the challenges of working in the mill and dealing with the harsh realities of life during the Industrial Revolution, Tom and Jack also become involved in a love triangle with a young woman named Mary. The novel explores themes of class, social mobility, and the impact of industrialization on society.Overall, Manchester House: A Tale of Two Apprentices is a compelling historical novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of working-class people during a time of great change in England.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.
