The Everett Massacre: A history of the class struggle in the lumber industry
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About this eBook
| Author | Smith, Walker C. |
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| LoC No. | l23000223 |
| Title | The Everett Massacre: A history of the class struggle in the lumber industry |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Everett Massacre: A History of the Class Struggle in the Lumber Industry" by Walker C. Smith is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The book delves into pivotal events surrounding the class struggles prevalent in the lumber industry, specifically focusing on the tragic Everett Massacre of 1916, which highlighted the violent conflict between laborers and the interests of powerful lumber barons. It aims to document the harsh realities faced by workers and their desperate fight for rights, emphasizing both individual and collective struggle. The opening of the book sets the stage for the reader by laying out the ominous context of the labor struggles in the lumber industry. It introduces the pivotal event of the Everett Massacre, where labor advocates were violently confronted while advocating for free speech and workers’ rights. The narrative paints a vivid picture of the injustices faced by the working class through actions and sentiments expressed by both the workers and their oppressors. It underscores the brutal realities of exploitation within the lumber industry, establishing a groundwork for a deeper exploration of class struggle that will unfold throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HD: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production |
| Subject | Industrial Workers of the World |
| Subject | Lumbermen -- Washington (State) |
| Subject | Lumbering -- Washington (State) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31810 |
| Release Date | Mar 28, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 150 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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