Young Workers of the Industrial Age

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The narrative explores the harsh realities faced by children during the Industrial Revolution in Britain, detailing their grueling labor in mines, mills, and homes. It highlights the exploitation of young workers, including pauper apprentices and chimney sweeps, who contributed to the production of everyday items. The book also examines the efforts of reformers like Robert Owen and Lord Shaftesbury, who fought for improved conditions and education, revealing the long struggle to change societal attitudes toward childhood amid profit-driven interests.