50 Forgotten Professions
Mike Ciman
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
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.
Duration - 1h 21m.
Author - Mike Ciman.
Narrator - Digital Voice Marcus G.
Published Date - Monday, 20 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2024 Mike Ciman ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. 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. Duration - 1h 21m. Author - Mike Ciman. Narrator - Digital Voice Marcus G. Published Date - Monday, 20 January 2025. Copyright - © 2024 Mike Ciman ©.
Language:
English
Introduction
Duration:00:01:51
1. Human alarm clock
Duration:00:01:38
2. Lamplighter
Duration:00:01:53
3. Resurrectionist
Duration:00:01:37
4. Radio actors
Duration:00:01:41
5. Bowling pinsetters
Duration:00:01:32
6. Telephone operators
Duration:00:02:10
7. Milkman
Duration:00:02:08
8. movie usher
Duration:00:01:37
9. Typist
Duration:00:01:16
10. Mimeograph operator
Duration:00:01:54
11. Telegram messenger
Duration:00:01:50
12. Telex operator
Duration:00:01:46
13. Rat catcher
Duration:00:01:25
14. Knife sharpener
Duration:00:01:36
15. Cinema operator
Duration:00:01:42
16. Piano tuner
Duration:00:01:36
17. Lamp salesman
Duration:00:01:28
18. Gas Meter Reader
Duration:00:01:32
19. Elevator operator
Duration:00:01:23
20. Shoe shiners
Duration:00:01:19
21. Ice cream vendors
Duration:00:01:22
22. Milkmen on horseback
Duration:00:01:27
23. Electric typewriter operator
Duration:00:01:25
24. Magic lantern operator
Duration:00:01:38
25. Hatter
Duration:00:01:14
26. Telegraph operator
Duration:00:01:29
27. PBX operator
Duration:00:01:31
28. Alchemist
Duration:00:01:51
29. Phrenologist
Duration:00:01:43
30. Barbers-bleeders
Duration:00:01:33
31. Forge servant
Duration:00:01:29
32. Ice cutter
Duration:00:01:11
33. Goat's milk vendor
Duration:00:01:21
34. Linotype operator
Duration:00:01:38
35. Teletype operator
Duration:00:01:31
36. Umbrella repairer
Duration:00:01:31
37. Slide projector operator
Duration:00:01:46
38. Calculating machine operator
Duration:00:01:42
39. Door-to-door salesman
Duration:00:01:23
40. Furnace operator
Duration:00:01:33
41. Proofreader
Duration:00:01:41
42. Tailor
Duration:00:01:42
43. watermen
Duration:00:01:30
44. Newsboy
Duration:00:01:37
45. Town Crier
Duration:00:01:35
46. fishwife
Duration:00:01:25
47. Video store vendor
Duration:00:01:34
48. Factory Reader
Duration:00:01:33
49. Storyteller
Duration:00:01:47
50. Chimney Sweep
Duration:00:02:01