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The book ""John Burt"" by Frederick Upham Adams is a biography of John Burt, a prominent figure in the labor movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book explores Burt's life and career, from his early years as a laborer in the coal mines of Pennsylvania to his rise as a leader of the United Mine Workers of America.Adams delves into Burt's involvement in various labor strikes and his efforts to improve working conditions and wages for miners. The book also explores Burt's political activism and his role in the formation of the Progressive Party.Through extensive research and interviews with those who knew Burt personally, Adams paints a detailed portrait of this influential labor leader. The book provides valuable insight into the struggles and triumphs of the labor movement during a pivotal time in American history.Overall, ""John Burt"" is a fascinating look at the life of a man who dedicated his life to fighting for the rights of workers and improving the lives of those around him.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781164202561
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 490
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x25 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 649 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 4. februar 2025
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The book ""John Burt"" by Frederick Upham Adams is a biography of John Burt, a prominent figure in the labor movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book explores Burt's life and career, from his early years as a laborer in the coal mines of Pennsylvania to his rise as a leader of the United Mine Workers of America.Adams delves into Burt's involvement in various labor strikes and his efforts to improve working conditions and wages for miners. The book also explores Burt's political activism and his role in the formation of the Progressive Party.Through extensive research and interviews with those who knew Burt personally, Adams paints a detailed portrait of this influential labor leader. The book provides valuable insight into the struggles and triumphs of the labor movement during a pivotal time in American history.Overall, ""John Burt"" is a fascinating look at the life of a man who dedicated his life to fighting for the rights of workers and improving the lives of those around him.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.

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