The Least Of These: A Fact Story (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163752548)

The Least Of These: A Fact Story is a non-fiction book written by Lincoln Steffens. The book is a collection of stories about the working class and the poor in America during the early 20th century. Steffens, an American journalist and reformer, travelled across the country to investigate the living conditions of the lower classes and document their struggles.The book is divided into several chapters, each one focusing on a different aspect of poverty in America. Some of the topics covered include child labor, slum housing, and the exploitation of immigrant workers. Steffens also discusses the corruption and greed of the wealthy elite, who he believes are responsible for the suffering of the poor.Throughout the book, Steffens highlights the resilience and strength of the working class, despite the many obstacles they face. He also advocates for social and political reform, arguing that it is the responsibility of the government to address the issues of poverty and inequality.Overall, The Least Of These: A Fact Story is a powerful and thought-provoking book that sheds light on the harsh realities of poverty in America. It is a must-read for anyone interested in social justice and the history of the labor movement.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: Lincoln Steffens
ISBN-10: 1163752541
ISBN-13: 9781163752548
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 68
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.23lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.14d