Bessbrook and Its Linen Mills: A Short Narrative of a Model Temperance Town
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"Bessbrook and Its Linen Mills: A Short Narrative of a Model Temperance Town" by J. Ewing Ritchie is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on Bessbrook, a unique model town near Newry, Ireland, particularly highlighting its successful linen mills and commitment to temperance principles. It serves to illustrate how a factory community can thrive while promoting the moral and social welfare of its workers through total
abstinence from alcohol. The narrative provides a comprehensive view of Bessbrook, detailing the community's structure, the unique factory system, and the various institutions established for education and health. The book emphasizes how the absence of public houses fosters peace and discipline among the townsfolk, as well as the importance of community engagement and family involvement in the workforce. With a focus on the linen production process, Ritchie illustrates not only the mechanics behind the mill but also the positive implications of a temperance-based lifestyle on the quality of life for Bessbrook's residents. Ultimately, it paints a hopeful picture of what can be achieved when industrial and social ethics align, setting Bessbrook apart from its contemporaries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ritchie, J. Ewing (James Ewing), 1820-1898 |
|---|---|
| Title | Bessbrook and Its Linen Mills: A Short Narrative of a Model Temperance Town |
| Credits | Transcribed from the 1876 William Tweedie edition by David Price |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare |
| Subject | Temperance |
| Subject | Linen industry -- Northern Ireland -- Bessbrook |
| Subject | Bessbrook (Northern Ireland) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 52864 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-52864-9 |
| Release Date | Aug 21, 2016 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 304 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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