History of the United Co-operative Baking Society Ltd. : $b A fifty years' record 1869–1919

"History of the United Co-operative Baking Society Ltd.: A Fifty Years' Record" by William Reid is a historical record that explores the fifty-year journey of a baking society amidst challenging social and economic landscapes. It highlights the harsh realities of 17th and 18th century Scotland, marked by widespread poverty and struggling agricultural practices, which fueled the rise of co-operative movements as a remedy for the working class. The book journeys through the early attempts at baker associations, the establishment of co-operative baking societies and their profound effect on society.