Life Of Albert R. Parsons: With Brief History Of The Labor Movement In America (1889)

By James E. Schouler

Book Overview

The Life of Albert R. Parsons is a biography of the titular figure, written by Parsons himself and published in 1889. The book also includes a brief history of the labor movement in America. Albert R. Parsons was a prominent figure in the labor movement of the late 19th century, and his life story provides insight into the struggles and challenges faced by working-class people during this time. The book covers Parsons' early life, his involvement in the labor movement, his activism and advocacy for worker's rights, and his eventual execution for his alleged involvement in the Haymarket Riot of 1886. The history of the labor movement in America is also explored, including the growth of labor unions, the rise of industrialization, and the struggles for fair wages and working conditions. Overall, the Life of Albert R. Parsons is an important historical document that sheds light on a pivotal moment in American labor history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some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: 1164128450
• ISBN13: 9781164128458
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"