Involuntary Servitude Imposed Upon Seamen - Committee On Commerce - Bog

The book ""Involuntary Servitude Imposed Upon Seamen"" is a synopsis of a hearing that took place before a subcommittee of the Committee on Commerce in the United States Senate in 1913. The hearing focused on the issue of forced labor and mistreatment of seamen on American ships. The book provides a detailed account of the testimonies given by various witnesses, including seamen, ship owners, and labor advocates. The hearing aimed to address the concerns raised by the seamen and to propose solutions to improve their working conditions. The book sheds light on the harsh realities of life at sea for seamen in the early 20th century and highlights the need for better labor laws to protect their rights. It is a valuable historical document that offers insights into the struggles of seamen and the efforts made to improve their lives.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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.