Publisher's Synopsis
Studies the rise and decline of the textile industry in Fall River, Massachusetts, from right after the Civil War to its competition with mills in the south and its decline as a mill town.
About the Publisher
Columbia University Press seeks to enhance Columbia University's educational and research mission by publishing outstanding original works by scholars and other intellectuals that contribute to an understanding of global human concerns. The Press also reflects the importance of its location in New York City in its publishing programs. Through book, reference, electronic publishing, and distribution services, the Press broadens the university's international reputation.
