This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1847 Excerpt: ...other idea was for some time entertained, I believe, than this, that the peasantry could, and would, by this cruel and wicked method, be coerced into the acceptance of whatever wages might be offered them. The struggle on this point was severe, and even desperate; but Knibb did not flinch from it. He thus addressed a ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1847 Excerpt: ...other idea was for some time entertained, I believe, than this, that the peasantry could, and would, by this cruel and wicked method, be coerced into the acceptance of whatever wages might be offered them. The struggle on this point was severe, and even desperate; but Knibb did not flinch from it. He thus addressed a meeting of apprentices, two thousand five hundred in number, on the 19th of July: --"For my own part I shall not shrink from those duties which I owe to my people. As soon as it was known that the apprenticeship was to cease, I used every means in my power, in connexion with my friends of other denominations, to bring about a proper feeling between employers and labourers. Our worthy chairman and myself visited several properties, explained the nature of the change that was about to take place, and did our utmost to promote the kindliest feelings among all parties. Promises were made to us which have not been fulfilled, and those who have forfeited their pledges must suffer the mischievous consequences which may ensue. On a number of estates the hopes of the labouring population were excited to a considerable degree, but those hopes have been destroyed by the subsequent conduct of persons, who, in the first instance, promised all that was liberal and just. I deeply regret that the managers of some properties have made the attempt to grind the labourers down, by an offer of wages which it would be the highest folly in them to accept. I am determined that my people shall not be imposed upon, if I can help it; and I wish the persons who compose this meeting distinctly to understand, that I will oppose to the utmost of my power all unjust and inequitable measures, let them proceed from whomsoever they may. I am no advocate for the payment of su...
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Good. Good hardcover. No DJ. SCARCE ORIGINAL 1849 PRINTING. Beautiful steel engraving of Knibb as frontispiece. Ex-College Library with usual library stamping/filing sticker on spine and card folder on inside cover. Text has minor pencil marking. Covers (re-bound by library with newer covers) show light edge wear with rubbing/light scuffing. Binding is tight, hinges strong.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!
