""I Go South: An Unprejudiced Visit to a Group of Cotton Mills"" is a book written by Harry Shumway, which provides an in-depth analysis of the cotton mills in the Southern United States. Shumway, a journalist, undertakes a journey to the South to observe the working conditions of the cotton mills and to report on the economic and social conditions of the workers. The book is a firsthand account of his experiences, observations, and interviews with the workers, mill owners, and other stakeholders.Shumway's visit to the cotton mills is unprejudiced, as he tries to present a balanced view of the situation. He describes the working conditions, the wages, and the living conditions of the workers, as well as the challenges faced by the mill owners in running their businesses. Shumway also provides insights into the social and cultural aspects of life in the South, including the racial tensions that existed at the time.""I Go South"" is an important historical document that sheds light on the conditions of the cotton mills and the lives of the workers during the early 20th century. It is a valuable resource for historians, researchers, and anyone interested in the history of the American South.1930. With illustrations from photographs by the author. Shumway was hired by a group of Boston businessmen to go down to Alabama and write about what he heard and saw about a group of five cotton mills for which they were selling agents. He was chosen because he was a Yankee, a novelist, an unbiased and unopinionated person who is trained to write about people and would write his report with an open mind. Contents: I Go South; Children of the South; Three Old Men who Liked It; In the Mill; Not Help but Partners; Let's Go Places!; Church and a Few Calls; Towels by the Million; What's being Done for the Young Folks; The Drift from the Farms; and The Last Word.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
