Living on the Boott: Historical Archaeology at the Boott Mills Boardinghouses of Lowell, Massachusetts
by Stephen A. Mrozowski, Grace H. Ziesing, Estate Of Mary Beaudry, Mary C. Beaudry
Living on the Boott presents a detailed archaeological investigation of the Boott Mills boardinghouses in Lowell, Massachusetts. It uncovers the historical context of workers' residences in this industrial hub, drawing on evidence from excavations to illuminate everyday life during the textile boom. This work bridges archaeology and history to explore 19th-century American labor dynamics.
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This book delves into the historical archaeology conducted at the Boott Mills boardinghouses in Lowell, Massachusetts, offering a window into the living conditions of industrial workers.
Authored by Stephen A. Mrozowski, Grace H. Ziesing, and Mary C. Beaudry, it examines artifacts and structures from the site to understand social and economic aspects of 19th-century mill life.
The study highlights the significance of Lowell as a key center of early American industrialization and textile production.
Through meticulous analysis, the book connects archaeological findings to broader historical narratives of labor and community in the region.
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