No. I. THE LANCASHIRE COTTON INDUSTRY. By S. J. Chapman, M.A., M. Com., Stanley Jevons Professor of Political Economy and Dean of the Faculty of Commerce. Demy 8vo, pp. vii, 30. 7s. 6d. net.(Publication No. 4, 1904.)
"Such a book as this ought to be, and will be, read far beyond the bounds of the trade."—Manchester Guardian.
"There have been books dealing with various phases of the subject, but no other has so ably treated it from the economic as well as from the historical point of view."—Manchester Courier.
"The story of the evolution of the industry from small and insignificant beginnings up to its present imposing proportions and highly developed and specialised forms, is told in a way to rivet the attention of the reader ... the book is a valuable and instructive treatise on a fascinating yet important subject."—Cotton Factory Times.
"Highly valuable to all close students."—Scotsman.
(Gartside Report, No. 1.)
No. II. COTTON SPINNING AND MANUFACTURING IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. By T. W. Uttley, B.A., Gartside Scholar. Demy 8vo, pp. xii. 70. 1s. net.(Publication No. 8, 1905.)
"Mr. Uttley is to be congratulated on the performance of a not altogether easy task, and his book, in conception and execution, appears to fulfil admirably the intentions of the Trust."—Manchester Courier.
"The writer gives ample details concerning wages and other features connected with typical mills ... and the information thus gathered is of interest and value to the factory operative as well as the student and economist."—Cotton Factory Times.
"Mr. Uttley describes how he visited the mills in various States in a very systematic and detailed manner. Altogether the report makes an admirable and welcome collection of information, and will be found on many occasions worthy of reference."—Textile Mercury.