Too important to be ignored....A fascinating look at America's obsession with race; pride; and privilege.―Essence When Alice Jones; a former nanny; married Leonard Rhinelander in 1924; she became the first black woman to be listed in the Social Register as a member of one of New York's wealthiest families. Once news of the marriage became public; a scandal of race; class; and sex gripped the nation―and forced the couple into an annulment trial. "A compelling read."―Boston Globe "This is a great story....Earl Lewis and Heidi Ardizzone tell it very well."―Chicago Tribune
#260522 in Books Benita Eisler 1997-12-17Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.20 x .70 x 5.60l; .46 #File Name: 0393316858224 pagesThe Lowell Offering Writings by New England Mill Women 1840 1845
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Lowell OfferingBy osfliesI am fascinated by this time period in American history; the rise of the working class; the lack or regulations; the poor working conditions and horrible pay; and most of all the unapologetic greed of the industrialists. I enjoyed this book and learned a lot about the factory women in New England and I thought the primary sources were entertaining. These women were a different breed of working class - educated; uppity moral (by my standards) - and I found that fascinating. I think the book relied on the primary sources of the newsletters a bit too much to tell the true story. I assumed the newsletters were very much censored since they were somewhat endorsed by the employers. But overall it is a solid piece of history we should not forget.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy M. PettengillI enjoyed this glimpse into the past. I am always interested historical voices.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy TGC SEATotally fascinating.
