Chimney Sweeps Yesterday and Today
by James Cross Giblin
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The history of chimney sweeps in the United State and Europe from the 15th century onward. Special attention is given to the fact that young boys were often hired to do this dangerous job. Illustrated with b&w photographs.
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9780064460613,
Paperback,
Harpercollins Childrens Books,
1987
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Publisher Notes
The story of chimney sweeps and a chronicle of their times, from the twelfth century, covers social, political, and architectural changes in their environments.
Synopses
Traces the history and folklore of the chimney-sweeping profession from the fifteenth century to the present day, emphasizing the plight of the often abused climbing boys of past centuries.
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