{"title":"Merfyn Williams","description":"\u003cp\u003eMerfyn Williams offers insightful explorations into industrial history, with a particular focus on the heritage and development of traditional trades such as the slate industry. His works provide accessible yet detailed accounts, making them valuable resources for readers interested in the cultural and economic aspects of Wales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for enthusiasts of education and reference, Williams' books combine thorough research with engaging narration, shedding light on important regional industries and their impact over time. His writing invites readers to deepen their understanding of historical craftsmanship and its legacy today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-slate-industry-by-merfyn-williams-9780747801245","title":"The Slate Industry","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slate industry has left an indelible mark on the history of our society. Slate quarries and the associated masses of waste have an awe-inspiring impact. It was a phenomenon of the nineteenth century, a product of the industrial revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Slate Industry\u003c\/em\u003e explains what slate is, its uses, and how its exploitation progressed in the late nineteenth century. It describes the social, cultural, and political manifestations of the slate enterprises, and it poses the question of how we regard the legacy of the slate industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47600354558188,"sku":"9780747801245","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/d6bedb540bd3a707d9c7737432a28a5e.jpg?v=1778020526"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/merfyn-williams.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}