At The Defense Of Pittsburgh: Or The Struggle To Save America's Fighting Steel Supply (1916)

By H. Irving Hancock

Book Overview

""At The Defense Of Pittsburgh: Or The Struggle To Save America�������s Fighting Steel Supply"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Harrie Irving Hancock and first published in 1916. The book documents the events leading up to and during the Battle of Homestead, which took place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1892. The battle was a violent clash between striking steelworkers and private security agents hired by the Carnegie Steel Company, resulting in several deaths and injuries.The book provides a detailed account of the labor disputes that led to the battle, including the working conditions and low wages that the steelworkers were subjected to. It also delves into the political and economic factors that contributed to the conflict, such as the rise of industrialization and the growing power of corporations.Hancock's writing style is engaging and informative, and he draws on a variety of sources to provide a comprehensive picture of the events. He also highlights the bravery and determination of the steelworkers who fought for their rights, as well as the challenges they faced in their struggle against powerful corporate interests.Overall, ""At The Defense Of Pittsburgh"" is a fascinating and important historical document that sheds light on a significant moment in American labor history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the labor movement, industrialization, and the struggles of working-class Americans.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165311100
• ISBN13: 9781165311101
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"