02446cam a22003493u 4500 49869 UtSlPG 20260610134139.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 18021664 UtSlPG en iso639-1 F001 Gannon, Fred A., 1881- The Ways of a Worker of a Century Ago : as Shown by the Diary of Joseph Lye, Shoemaker Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-09-03 Produced by WebRover, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Ways of a Worker of a Century Ago" by Fred A. Gannon is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book presents a detailed look into the life and times of Joseph Lye, a shoemaker from Lynn, Massachusetts, through the lens of his personal diary. It offers insights into the daily experiences, thoughts, and labor of a working man in the early 1800s, during a period when manual craftsmanship was prevalent and industrialization was just beginning to emerge. The content of the book is primarily derived from Joseph Lye's diary, which documents his multifaceted life as a shoemaker, farmer, and engaged citizen. Lye's entries reflect his diverse activities, ranging from shoemaking and fishing to participating in his community and attending church. He recorded his daily tasks, earnings, and reflections on his spiritual life, providing readers with a rich narrative that contrasts the simplicity and earnestness of his time with the complexities of modern life. Overall, the book serves as a window to the past, highlighting the industriousness and neighborly spirit of early 19th-century America through the eyes of an ordinary yet remarkable worker. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Working class -- United States Labor -- United States Lye, Joseph, 1792-1834 Lynn (Mass.) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49869 90707 90707