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The History of the Rochdale Pioneers is a book written by George Jacob Holyoake in 1893. The book chronicles the formation and development of the Rochdale Society of Equitable Pioneers, a group of weavers and other workers who came together in 1844 to create a cooperative grocery store in Rochdale, England. The store was founded on principles of mutual aid, democratic control, and equitable distribution of profits, and it quickly became a model for the cooperative movement around the world. Holyoake, who was a prominent advocate of secularism and social reform in the 19th century, was closely involved with the Rochdale Pioneers and played a key role in spreading their ideas and principles. In this book, he provides a detailed history of the society from its inception to the time of writing, including its struggles and triumphs, its impact on the local community and the wider world, and its legacy for future generations. The History of the Rochdale Pioneers remains an important work for anyone interested in the history of cooperative movements, social reform, and the struggle for economic justice.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.