The Pullman Boycott: A Complete History Of The Great R. R. Strike (1894)

By W.F. Burns

Book Overview

The Pullman Boycott: A Complete History Of The Great R. R. Strike (1894) by W. F. Burns is a historical account of the Pullman Strike of 1894, a major labor dispute in the United States that involved railroad workers and the Pullman Palace Car Company. The book provides a detailed chronicle of the events leading up to the strike, the strike itself, and its aftermath. It explores the economic and social conditions that led to the strike, the role of the American Railway Union and its leader Eugene V. Debs, and the government's response to the strike, including the deployment of federal troops. The author also examines the impact of the strike on the labor movement and its legacy. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of labor relations in the United States and the struggle for workers' rights.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: 1120919762
• ISBN13: 9781120919762
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"