History of the Chartist movement, 1837-1854

First written in 1845 and revised in 1894, this facsimile edition is a chronological Chartist history written from a perspective inside the movement and its development in the early Victorian era. Issues raised include the impact of voting campaigns in Scotland, Ireland, and England, and the insurrection in Wales. Chartist leaders such as Fergus O’Connor, Thomas Cooper, and Ernest Jones figure in the account. An index, appixes, the draft bill of December 1845, and 16 contemporary illustrations are also included. Author R. G. Gammage became a Chartist lecturer in 1842 and was elected the Chartist Executive in 1852.