Loom and spindle : $b or life among the early mill girls with a sketch of "the Lowell offering" and some of its contributors

"Loom and Spindle: Or Life Among the Early Mill Girls" by Harriet Jane Hanson Robinson is a journey into the world of female textile workers in Lowell, Massachusetts, during the rise of industry. Through personal stories and observations, the book shows how factories transformed women’s lives, giving them chances for jobs and learning. The author paints a picture of the challenges and victories of these women as their roles in society are changed. The book reflects on simpler times before factories and shows the big changes these women faced while seeking new independence though work.