Steel: The Diary Of A Furnace Worker (1922)

By Charles Rumford Walker

Book Overview

Steel: The Diary of a Furnace Worker is a memoir written by Charles Rumford Walker in 1922. The book chronicles the author's experiences working in a steel mill in the early 20th century. Walker provides a detailed account of the daily grind of furnace work, including the grueling physical labor, the dangerous conditions, and the long hours. He also documents the social and economic conditions of the time, including the struggles of working-class families and the tensions between labor and management. The book is a vivid portrayal of life in the steel industry during a pivotal period in American history, and provides valuable insight into the challenges faced by workers in the early 20th century.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: 1167195434
• ISBN13: 9781167195433
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"