This insightful account of Lancashire's industrial revolution provides a fascinating glimpse into the social and economic changes of the 19th century. Written in the form of letters to his friend, the author details his observations and experiences of factories, workers and living conditions, and paints a vivid picture of a society in transition. An essential read for anyone interested in British social history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.