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_aGuthrie, William, _d1835-1908 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aSecond Shetland Truck System Report |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2003 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2003-01-01 | ||
| 520 | _a"Second Shetland Truck System Report" by William Guthrie is an investigative report written in the late 19th century, specifically following the Truck Commission Enquiry of 1871. This document serves as a vital social history resource, examining the practice of 'truck,' or payment in kind, which was commonly employed in various trades across the Shetland Islands during that period. The report delves into the significant social and economic implications of the truck system on the local population, particularly addressing how it affected the cash payments for labor and goods, often resulting in oppression for the working class. The opening of the report sets the foundation for an in-depth examination of the truck system by outlining the context of the inquiry initiated in Shetland. It details the commission’s findings that pointed to widespread truck practices in local industries, such as fishing and hosiery. Initial assessments are made as evidence is gathered through various testimonies collected from workers and employers in the islands. The text describes the local economy's reliance on barter and the challenges faced by fishermen and farmers in securing fair wages or prices for their goods, thus highlighting the complex interactions between landlords, merchants, and the laborers dependent on them. This opening informs readers about the systemic issues surrounding labor payments, setting up a thorough exploration of the truck system's impact on the social fabric of Shetland during the 19th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aLabor law -- Truck system -- History -- England | ||
| 653 | _aShetland (Scotland) -- History | ||
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