In their own words, through first person accounts, laborers, foremen, managers, and town residents paint a detailed portrait of the mill's nearly feudal dominance of every aspect of their lives and offer their response to this existence, with fierce pride and an unshakable sense of community.

This book was written in response to a promise made ten years ago, a commitment given to a group of spirits who caused accidents to get our attention. They agreed to stop their activity and go into the light if we would publish their story. This spiritual mystery shares their compelling heart-wrenching stories woven through the journey of creating the book itself. This fascinating story was communicated by the Spirits of Amoskeag, the Wounded Heroes...

"In 1912 a nearby strike threatened to unionize the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company in Manchester, New Hampshire. The company worked to promote company pride and Americanize its foreign-born workers through programs including baseball. Textile Field, built in 1913, was the centerpiece of this effort. Results were mixed and Textile Field became a magnet for conflict with professional baseball"--