One Of Us: The Story Of John Reed

By Granville Hicks

Book Overview

One Of Us: The Story Of John Reed is a biography written by Lynd Ward about the life of American journalist, poet, and communist activist John Reed. The book covers Reed's early life, his education at Harvard, his travels to Europe and Russia, and his involvement in the socialist and communist movements of the early 20th century. It also explores his personal relationships, including his marriage to writer and feminist Louise Bryant. Ward's biography provides a detailed and engaging portrait of Reed as a complex and passionate figure, who was deeply committed to social justice and revolution. The book is well-researched and includes numerous primary sources, such as Reed's own writings and letters, as well as interviews with his friends and colleagues. Ward's writing style is clear and engaging, making One Of Us an accessible and informative read for anyone interested in the history of radical politics in America.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: 1432580035
• ISBN13: 9781432580032
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"