Lowell was once the epicenter of textile manufacturing in America, and the Lowell Trades and Labor Council takes readers on a journey through the city's rich history in this informative book. From the struggles and triumphs of labor unions to the rise and fall of individual textile factories, this book pays tribute to the men and women who made Lowell into the vibrant city it is today.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.