Published in 1845, 'American Factories and Their Female Operatives' is a remarkable document that sheds light on the lives of the women who worked in America's factories during the early 19th century. Written by William Scoresby, a British sailor and social reformer, this book provides a detailed and often harrowing account of the working conditions of these women. Along with a heartfelt appeal on behalf of the British factory population, Scoresby provides a number of suggestions for improving the working and living conditions of factory workers. 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.