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American mechanic and home journal (1849-1849)
Content Provider | Library of Congress - Newspapers |
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Temporal Coverage | 1849-1849 |
Description | The American Mechanic and Home Journal, established in Norwich, Connecticut, by Ayer & Co. in 1849, dedicated itself to advocating for the working class. It pushed for the implementation of the ten-hour workday and championed the welfare of mechanics and laborers, condemning the health and moral hazards of long work hours. Alongside reprints of national and international news, the journal featured original educational content covering topics like fruit tree cultivation and basic chemistry for mechanics. Advertisements from various tradespeople and dealers were also prevalent. While the exact pricing for an issue or subscription is unspecified, it provided accessible information for its target audience. NDLI hosts contents from/of year 1849 of this newspaper. |
Online Computer Library Center | 28154582 |
Library of Congress Control Number | sn93053981 |
Language | English |
Access Restriction | Open |
Jurisdiction | United States of America |