Life of Robert Owen Written by Himself Author:Robert Owen Robert Owen has been credited as the first to definitely link materialism with economic conditions and particularly with the new industrial system. His autobiography contains a supplementary appendix containing a series of reports, addresses, memorials and other documents from 1802 to 1820. "Stands apart from his other writing ... his autobiogra... more »phy has a freshness and charm which is very attractive." J.F.C. Harrison Quest for the New Moral World. "Invaluable for the earlier periods." G.D.H. Cole The Life of Robert Owen.« less