Against The Current: Simple Chapters From A Complex Life (1910)
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ISBN10: 1164561243
ISBN13: 9781164561248
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 232
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.49 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781164561248
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 232
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.49 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Against The Current: Simple Chapters From A Complex Life is a book written by Edward Alfred Steiner and published in 1910. The book is a memoir of Steiner's life, in which he reflects on his experiences as a Hungarian immigrant to the United States. Steiner was a prominent writer and social reformer who was involved in various progressive movements in the early 20th century. The book is divided into short chapters, each of which offers a glimpse into Steiner's life and the challenges he faced as an immigrant in America. The chapters cover a wide range of topics, from Steiner's childhood in Hungary to his experiences as a student in the United States. Steiner also reflects on his involvement in various social movements, including the fight for women's suffrage and the labor movement.Throughout the book, Steiner offers insights into the complexities of immigrant life in America, as well as the challenges faced by those who sought to bring about social change. He also reflects on the importance of education and the role it played in his own life.Overall, Against The Current is a fascinating and insightful memoir that offers a unique perspective on the immigrant experience in America. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of immigration and social reform 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.
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