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Farmers & Fishermen: Two Centuries Of Work In Essex County, Massachusetts, 16301850,Used
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Daniel Vickers examines the shifting labor strategies used by colonists as New England evolved from a string of frontier settlements to a mature society on the brink of industrialization. Lacking a means to purchase slaves or hire help, seventeenthcentury settlers adapted the labor systems of Europe to cope with the shortages of capital and workers they encountered on the edge of the wilderness. As their world developed, changes in labor arrangements paved the way for the economic transformations of the nineteenth century. By reconstructing the work experiences of thousands of farmers and fishermen in eastern Massachusetts, Vickers identifies who worked for whom and under what terms. Seventeenthcentury farmers, for example, maintained patriarchal control over their sons largely to assure themselves of a labor force. The first generation of fish merchants relied on a system of clientage that bound poor fishermen to deliver their hauls in exchange for goods. Toward the end of the colonial period, land scarcity forced farmers and fishermen to search for ways to support themselves through wage employment and home manufacture. Out of these adjustments, says Vickers, emerged a labor market sufficient for industrialization.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Farmers & Fishermen' by Daniel Vickers? A: The book examines the labor strategies of colonists in Essex County, Massachusetts, from 1630 to 1850, highlighting how labor systems adapted as the region evolved from frontier settlements to a more industrial society.
- Q: Who is the author of the book and what is his background? A: The author is Daniel Vickers, a scholar known for his research in labor and economic history, particularly in the context of early American society.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in this book? A: Key themes include the adaptation of labor systems, the transition from colonial to industrial society, and the economic transformations influencing farmers and fishermen.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the book is well-researched and provides detailed insights into labor and industrial relations in early America, making it a valuable resource for academic research.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it may show some signs of wear but is still in acceptable shape for reading.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 372 pages, offering an in-depth exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding, which is lightweight and flexible.
- Q: When was 'Farmers & Fishermen' published? A: The book was published on November 18, 1994.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This listing is for the 1st Printing edition of 'Farmers & Fishermen'.
- Q: Does the book discuss the economic transformations of the 19th century? A: Yes, it analyzes how changes in labor arrangements during the colonial period set the stage for the economic transformations that occurred in the 19th century.