Ben o' Bill's, the Luddite: A Yorkshire Tale by Sykes and Walker

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Author Sykes, D. F. E., 1856-1920
Author Walker, George Henry
Title Ben o' Bill's, the Luddite: A Yorkshire Tale
Note Reading ease score: 87.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by John Parkinson
Summary "Ben o' Bill's, the Luddite: A Yorkshire Tale" by D. F. E. Sykes is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores the Luddite movement and its socio-economic implications, focusing on real historical events from the early 19th century in the Yorkshire region. The narrative is delivered through the eyes of the protagonist, likely Ben, who recounts the struggles of weavers and laborers against the industrial changes impacting their livelihoods and communities. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the protagonist, who reflects on the misconceptions surrounding the Luddites, revealing their struggles against the introduction of new machinery that threatens their way of life. He recalls his father's experiences in the wool trade, the impact of the industrial revolution, and the social dynamics within his community, including the relationships he shares with his family and neighbor, George Mellor. As the protagonist presents his memories, he foreshadows the tensions brewing between laborers and mill owners over the role of machinery, outlining a vivid backdrop of working-class life and the looming conflict that would arise from the Luddite uprising. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Yorkshire (England) -- Fiction
Subject Luddites -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 54030
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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