Fanning the Flames of Discontent: The Spokane Free Speech Fight (Volume 1)

By Mr. Dale L. Raugust

This is a thoroughly footnoted and researched history of the Spokane Free Speech Fight waged by the Industrial Workers of the World in 1909 and 1910. There is also a concise history of the free speech fights in Fresno and San Diego California. Included is a description of Elizabeth Gurley Flynn's role in the Spokane Free Speech Fight and her trial and acquittal for conspiracy in Spokane Superior Court. This short book includes a description of the torture endured by the Wobbles and hobos in Spokane and the increased cruelty of that oppression as the demonstrations moved from city to city.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1449549624
• ISBN13: 9781449549626
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.2" x 8.0"