Autobiography Of Mother Jones (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163154403)

The Autobiography of Mother Jones is a compelling memoir written by Mary Harris Jones, commonly known as Mother Jones, an American labor and community organizer who fought for the rights of workers and their families. The book chronicles her life journey from her early years in Cork, Ireland to her involvement in the labor movement in America.Mother Jones was a fierce advocate for workers' rights and social justice, and her autobiography provides a firsthand account of her experiences in organizing and leading strikes, protests, and other labor actions. She was known for her fiery speeches and her ability to inspire workers to fight for better wages, safer working conditions, and the right to unionize.Throughout the book, Mother Jones shares her personal struggles and triumphs, including her time in prison for her activism and her fight for the rights of children working in factories. She also discusses her relationships with other labor leaders of the time, including Eugene V. Debs and John D. Rockefeller Jr.The Autobiography of Mother Jones is a powerful and inspiring account of a woman who dedicated her life to fighting for the rights of workers and their families. Her legacy continues to inspire activists and labor organizers today.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.

Author: Mother Jones
ISBN-10: 1163154407
ISBN-13: 9781163154403
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 252
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.53d