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Brown, John
1829
A Memoir of Robert Blincoe, an Orphan Boy
Sent from the workhouse of St. Pancras, London, at seven years of age, to endure the horrors of a cotton-mill, through his infancy and youth, with a minute detail of his sufferings, being the first memoir of the kind published.
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"A Memoir of Robert Blincoe, an Orphan Boy" by John Brown is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The narrative provides a harrowing look at the life of Robert Blincoe, who was sent from the workhouse of St. Pancras, London, to endure severe hardships in a cotton mill throughout his childhood. This memoir aims to highlight the brutal treatment of orphaned and destitute children within the cotton-manufacturing system, bringing to light issues of exploitation and the inhumanity faced by those in such dire circumstances. The opening of the memoir sets the stage for the tragic life of Robert Blincoe, who recounts his early years spent in a workhouse, yearning for connection and a sense of belonging. At just seven years old, he is sent to a cotton mill, where he experiences cruel treatment, inadequate food, and long hours of labor, far removed from the hopes of freedom and prosperity he once dreamed about. The descriptions of his mistreatment and the horrific conditions faced by many children like him serve to illustrate the moral failings of society at the time, laying the groundwork for a deeper exploration of his suffering as he navigates through grueling work and the oppressive environment of the mill. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Blincoe, Robert, approximately 1792-
Textile workers -- England -- Derbyshire -- Biography
Cotton manufacture -- England -- Derbyshire
Child labor -- England -- Derbyshire
Derbyshire (England) -- Biography
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