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_aRitchie, J. Ewing _q(James Ewing), _d1820-1898 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aBessbrook and Its Linen Mills: A Short Narrative of a Model Temperance Town |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2016 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2016-08-21 | ||
| 508 | _aTranscribed from the 1876 William Tweedie edition by David Price | ||
| 520 | _a"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.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aTemperance | ||
| 653 | _aLinen industry -- Northern Ireland -- Bessbrook | ||
| 653 | _aBessbrook (Northern Ireland) | ||
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