The Path I Trod: The Autobiography Of Terence V. Powderly (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163178164)

The Path I Trod: The Autobiography Of Terence V. Powderly is a book written by Terence V. Powderly, an American labor leader and politician. The book is an autobiography that details Powderly's life from his childhood in Pennsylvania to his rise as a prominent figure in the labor movement. Powderly was the leader of the Knights of Labor, a powerful labor union in the late 19th century, and served as mayor of Scranton, Pennsylvania. The book provides a personal account of Powderly's experiences as a labor leader and his efforts to improve the lives of workers during a time of great social and economic change in the United States. It also covers his political career and his involvement in the fight for workers' rights, including his work on issues such as child labor and the eight-hour workday. The Path I Trod is an important historical document that provides insight into the labor movement in the late 19th century and the challenges faced by workers during this time. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of labor and social justice in the United States.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: Terence V. Powderly
ISBN-10: 1163178160
ISBN-13: 9781163178164
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 476
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.39lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.96d