Publisher's Synopsis
Why The Mill Was Stopped: Or Evil Overcome With Good is a novel written by William Oliphant And Company in 1866. The story revolves around a young girl named Mary, who works in a mill owned by a cruel and heartless man named Mr. Grimshaw. Mary is mistreated by her boss, who forces her to work long hours in dangerous conditions for very little pay.One day, the mill is forced to shut down due to a mechanical failure, and Mary takes it upon herself to fix the machine. She succeeds in repairing it, but Mr. Grimshaw refuses to pay her for her efforts. This leads to a confrontation between Mary and Mr. Grimshaw, which ultimately results in the mill workers banding together to demand better working conditions and fair pay.As the story progresses, Mary becomes a leader among the workers and helps to bring about positive change in the mill. The novel explores themes of social justice, the power of collective action, and the triumph of good over evil.Overall, Why The Mill Was Stopped is a compelling tale of perseverance and courage in the face of adversity. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.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.
