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Ben O' Bill's, the Luddite: A Yorkshire Tale

1898

D. F. E. Sykes

Ben O' Bill's, the Luddite: A Yorkshire Tale

Ben O' Bill's, the Luddite: A Yorkshire Tale

D. F. E. Sykes

1898

British Literature, Novels

Ben O' Bill's, the Luddite: A Yorkshire Tale is a historical novel by D. F. E. Sykes, first published in 1898. Set against the backdrop of the early 19th century, it explores the Luddite movement and the socio-economic struggles faced by weavers and laborers in Yorkshire due to industrialization. The story is narrated through the eyes of the protagonist, Ben, who reflects on the impact of new machinery on his community and the tensions between workers and mill owners, providing a vivid portrayal of working-class life during this tumultuous period.

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