Harlan Miners Speak: Report On Terrorism In The Kentucky Coal Fields (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258024857)

Harlan Miners Speak: Report On Terrorism In The Kentucky Coal Fields is a non-fiction book written by Theodore Dreiser. The book is a report on the terrorism that was rampant in the Kentucky coal fields during the early 20th century. The book is based on Dreiser's first-hand experiences and interviews with the miners and their families. The book provides a detailed account of the violence, intimidation, and exploitation that the miners faced at the hands of the mine owners and their hired thugs. The book also highlights the miners' struggle for better working conditions, fair wages, and unionization. Harlan Miners Speak is an important historical document that sheds light on the brutal realities of the coal mining industry in Kentucky and the United States. The book is a powerful indictment of the exploitation of workers and the collusion between big business and government. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of labor and social justice 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.

Author: Theodore Dreiser, Sherwood Anderson
ISBN-10: 1258024853
ISBN-13: 9781258024857
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 05/21/2011
Pages: 360
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.54lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d