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- Herausgeber: Mike Ciman
- Kategorie: Bildung
- Sprache: Englisch
A Fascinating Journey into the Past in 50 Professions
Welcome to the fascinating world of forgotten professions. In this book, explore 50 professions that have played important roles throughout history, but which - due to the advance of technology and the evolution of society - have gradually been abandoned.
From the Human Alarm Clock to Radio Actors, from the Factory Reader to the Calculating Machine Operator, each profession had a history and specific characteristics with which it contributed to improving life in society.
In this book, you'll learn more about the hard work and skills required to perform these professions, many of which have almost disappeared or been forgotten.
Get ready for an interesting and educational journey as you delve into the professions of the past, discovering their fascinating stories and reflecting on the legacy they have left us.
A book for history buffs and anyone curious about the past.
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Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2024
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50 Forgotten Professions - A Fascinating Journey Into The Near Past
Mike Ciman
Published by Mike Ciman, 2024.
While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the publisher assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.
50 FORGOTTEN PROFESSIONS - A FASCINATING JOURNEY INTO THE NEAR PAST
First edition. April 9, 2024.
Copyright © 2024 Mike Ciman.
Written by Mike Ciman.
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Table of Contents
Title Page
Copyright Page
Introduction
1. Human alarm clock
2. Lamplighter
3. resurrectionist
4. Radio actors
5. Bowling pinsetters
6. Telephone operators
7. Milkman
8. movie usher
9. Typist
10. Mimeograph operator
11. Telegram messenger
12. Telex operator
13. Rat catcher
14. Knife sharpener
15. Cinema operator
16. Piano tuner
17. Lamp salesman
18. Gas Meter Reader
19. Elevator operator
20. Shoe shiners
21. Ice cream vendors
22. Milkmen on horseback
23. Electric typewriter operator
24. Magic lantern operator
25. Hatter
26. Telegraph operator
27. PBX operator
28. Alchemist
29. Phrenologist
30. Barbers-bleeders
31. Forge servant
32. Ice cutter
33. Goat's milk vendor
34. Linotype operator
35. Teletype operator
36. Umbrella repairer
37. Slide projector operator
38. Calculating machine operator
39. Door-to-door salesman
40. Furnace operator
41. Proofreader
42. Tailor
43. watermen
44. Newsboy
45. Town Crier
46. fishwife
47. Video store vendor
48. Factory Reader
49. Storyteller
50. Chimney Sweep
Introduction
Welcome to the fascinating world of forgotten professions. In this book, we invite you to take a journey back in time to explore 50 professions that have played important roles throughout history, but which - due to advances in technology and the changing needs of society - have gradually been abandoned, replaced by new forms of work or have had to reinvent themselves.
In the not too distant past, these professions were part of the basic structure of many communities, sustaining local economies and providing essential services for the functioning of society.
From the Human Alarm Clock to Radio Actors, from the Factory Reader to the Calculating Machine Operator, each profession had a history and specific characteristics with which it contributed to improving life in society.
In this book, you will learn more about the hard work and skills required to perform these professions, which are now almost gone or forgotten. Each profession is a window into the past, with stories, specific tasks, curiosities and challenges to reinvent themselves or to disappear due to the evolution of technology and the transformation of life in society.
Get ready for an interesting and educational journey as you delve into the professions of the past, discovering their fascinating stories and reflecting on the legacy they have left us.
The list of jobs mentioned here is not exhaustive; other jobs have also become obsolete over time. Maybe we should continue to explore these in a second book on this subject, what do you think?
Similarly, some of the professions referred to here as disappearing or rare may still exist in some parts of the world, but they are much less common than they were in the past.
1. Human alarm clock
This peculiar profession involved waking people up in the morning, before the invention of mechanical and electronic alarm clocks. These individuals were hired to knock on doors or even enter rooms to wake up residents at specific times.
Human alarm clocks usually had fixed times to wake up their customers, often repeating the same routine every day.
They could use various methods, such as knocking on doors, humming songs, talking loudly or even using musical instruments to make sure people woke up in time.
Human alarm clocks could be self-employed or hired by hotels, inns or even wealthy families who wanted a personalized and punctual way of waking up.
Curiosities
● Before the proliferation of mechanical and electronic alarm clocks, human alarm clocks played an essential role in ensuring that people woke up in time for their daily commitments, such as work, school or social events.
● Some human alarm clocks have developed local reputations for their ability to wake up even the sleepiest of sleepers, using creative and effective methods to ensure that their customers never miss a morning.
● With the advance of technology and the widespread availability of mechanical and then digital personal alarm clocks, the profession of human alarm clock has practically disappeared, surviving only in cultural niches or as a historical curiosity.
