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The Woman Who Toils / Being the Experiences of Two Gentlewomen as Factory Girls

By Mrs. John Van Vorst
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The authors go undercover as factory workers to record firsthand the daily lives of women and children in industrial settings—Pittsburgh mills, a New York mill town, Chicago clothing shops, Lynn shoe factories, and Southern cotton mills. They document long hours, low pay, health hazards, overcrowded housing, and the effects of industrial labor on family life and childhood. The narrative combines detailed reportage, personal observation, illustrations, and worker profiles with surveys of mill villages and tenement conditions. Concluding chapters examine causes and propose practical reforms aimed at improving wages, working hours, housing, and public awareness.

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Mrs. John Van Vorst

Mrs. John Van Vorst was an American author and social reformer known for her insightful exploration of women's labor issues in the late 19th century. Her notable work, "The Woman Who Toils: Being the Experiences of Two Gentlewomen as Factory Girls," presents a compelling narrative that contrasts the lives of affluent women with those of working-class factory girls. Through her writing, Van Vorst aimed to shed light on the struggles faced by women in the workforce, advocating for social change and greater awareness of labor conditions. Her contributions to literature reflect a commitment to social justice and the empowerment of women.

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