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Photography - Breaker Boys: How a Photograph Helped End Child Labor (Captured History)

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Book Synopsis: Little boys, some as young as 6, spent their long days, not playing or studying, but sorting coal in dusty, loud, and dangerous conditions. Many of these breaker boys worked 10 hours a day, six days a week all for as little as 45 cents a day. Child labor was common in the United States in the 19th century. It took the compelling, heart breaking photographs of Lewis Hine and others to bring the harsh working conditions to light. Hine and his fellow Progressives wanted to end child labor. He knew photography would reveal the truth and teach and change the world. With his camera Hine showed people what life was like for immigrants, the poor, and the children working in mines, factories, and mills. In the words of an historian, the more than 7,000 photos Hine took of American children at work aroused public sentiment against child labor in a way that no printed page or public lecture could.

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Looking to delve into a heart-wrenching yet inspiring piece of history? Look no further than "Breaker Boys: How a Photograph Helped End Child Labor (Captured History)"! This captivating book takes you on a journey through the lives of young boys, some as young as 6, who spent their days toiling away in dangerous conditions, sorting coal for a mere 45 cents a day. Child labor was rife in the 19th century, but it was the poignant photographs of Lewis Hine and his contemporaries that ultimately shed light on this dark practice.

In those compelling images, Hine exposed the truth behind the harsh working conditions that children were subjected to. His belief in the power of photography to educate and revolutionize society drove him to capture the realities of immigrant life, poverty, and the hardships faced by children in mines, factories, and mills. It is said that the more than 7,000 photos Hine took of American children at work truly awakened public sentiment against child labor, surpassing the impact of any printed page or public lecture.

"Breaker Boys: How a Photograph Helped End Child Labor (Captured History)" is not just a book; it's a testament to the resilience of human spirit and the power of visual storytelling. It serves as a reminder that change can be sparked by a single photograph, and that through collective efforts, we can create a better future for generations to come. Join us in uncovering this important chapter of history and help spread the message by grabbing your copy today!

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