Ben o' Bill's, the Luddite: A Yorkshire Tale: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Ben o' Bill's, the Luddite: A Yorkshire Tale: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Ben o' Bill's, the Luddite: A Yorkshire Tale is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Sykes, D. F. E. (1856–1920); Walker, George Henry.
Catalogue synopsis
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"Ben o' Bill's, the Luddite: A Yorkshire Tale" by D. F. E. Sykes is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores the Luddite movement and its socio-economic implications, focusing on real historical events from the early 19th century in the Yorkshire region. The narrative is delivered through the eyes of the protagonist, likely Ben, who recounts the struggles of weavers and laborers against the industrial changes impacting their livelihoods and communities. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the protagonist, who reflects on the misconceptions surrounding the Luddites, revealing their struggles against the introduction of new machinery that threatens their way of life. He recalls his father's experiences in the wool trade, the impact of the industrial revolution, and the social dynamics within his community, including the relationships he shares with his family and neighbor, George Mellor. As the protagonist presents his memories, he foreshadows the tensions brewing between laborers and mill owners over the role of machinery, outlining a vivid backdrop of working-class life and the looming conflict that would arise from the Luddite uprising.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Ben o' Bill's, the Luddite: A Yorkshire Tale
- Author credits: Sykes, D. F. E. (1856–1920); Walker, George Henry
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Luddites -- Fiction
- Yorkshire (England) -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
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