Effie And I
Charlotte S. Hilbourne's moving and deeply personal memoir of her time working in a cotton mill offers a glimpse into the lives of the working-class women who powered America's industrial revolution. Through vivid descriptions and poignant reflections, Hilbourne brings to life the harsh realities of life in the mills and the ways in which these experiences shaped her own life and the lives of those around her. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.