1930, 300 Copies! A Narrative Of The Life & Travels Of John Robert Shaw, The Well-Digger, Now Resident in Lexington, Kentucky, John Robert Shaw

The book chronicles Shaw’s life and his travels as a well-digger in England during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Shaw describes his experiences as a laborer, including his work digging wells and his encounters with various individuals and communities throughout his travels. He also discusses his personal life, including his marriage and his struggles with poverty and illness.