9780259414698 - The Making of a Socialist: Le Document Humain (Classic Reprint) de Sawyer, Roland Douglas (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the personal journey of a man who, born into a family of New England shoemakers, witnessed firsthand the dramatic shifts in the American industrial landscape during the late 19th century. The authorââ â¢s story unfolds against the backdrop of a fading trade, a rapidly changing society, and the emergence of new political movements. We see his childhood spent in a small town filled with shoemakers, his early fascination with the natural world, and his later experiences with the emerging ââ Å"sporting lifeââ  of the era, complete with roadhouses and saloon culture. The authorââ â¢s account becomes more poignant as he describes the challenges of finding a place in this evolving world and the deep impact of his personal experiences on his political awakening. He recounts his journey from a young man with political ambitions to a fervent advocate for the working class, a path illuminated by the writings of prominent political figures like Governor Altgeld and the labor movements of his time. This book, a powerful reflection of a bygone era, offers a unique perspective on the complexities of class, social change, and political consciousness in the wake of industrialization. Ultimately, it paints a vivid picture of how the author, deeply rooted in the working class, arrived at a profound understanding of the social forces at play in his time. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.