Publisher's Synopsis
The Life of Robert Owen is a biographical account of the famous philanthropist and social reformer, Robert Owen. Written by Robert Evan Davies in 1907, the book provides a comprehensive overview of Owen's life and achievements.The book begins with Owen's early years in Wales and his move to Manchester, where he became involved in the textile industry. It then goes on to detail Owen's social and political activism, including his efforts to improve working conditions and promote education for workers.The Life of Robert Owen also explores Owen's utopian ideals, including his vision for a cooperative society that would eliminate poverty and inequality. The book examines Owen's experiments in communal living, including his establishment of the New Harmony community in Indiana.Throughout the book, Davies provides insight into Owen's complex personality and the challenges he faced in his efforts to bring about social change. The Life of Robert Owen is a fascinating account of one of the most influential figures in the history of social reform, and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of social justice and progressive politics.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.
