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The Life, Speeches, Labors, And Essays Of William H. Sylvis: Late President Of The Iron Molders' International Union And Also Of The National Labor Un

The Life, Speeches, Labors, And Essays Of William H. Sylvis: Late President Of The Iron Molders' International Union And Also Of The National Labor Un

Sylvis, William H.
Sylvis, James C.

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Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesCivil War Period (1850-1877)

ISBN10: 1165129167
ISBN13: 9781165129164
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 456
Weight: 1.33
Height: 0.92 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life, Speeches, Labors, and Essays of William H. Sylvis is a book that chronicles the life and work of William H. Sylvis, who was the late president of the Iron Molders' International Union and also of the National Labor Union. The book was written by Sylvis himself and was published in 1871, shortly after his death.The book is divided into several sections, each of which provides a different perspective on Sylvis's life and work. The first section is a biographical sketch that provides an overview of Sylvis's early life, his education, and his entry into the labor movement. This section also discusses Sylvis's role in the formation of the Iron Molders' International Union and his efforts to improve working conditions for molders.The second section of the book contains speeches that Sylvis gave on various topics related to labor and the labor movement. These speeches cover a wide range of issues, including the need for labor unions, the importance of education for workers, and the need for political action to improve working conditions.The third section of the book contains essays that Sylvis wrote on various topics related to labor and the labor movement. These essays cover topics such as the role of labor unions in society, the need for workers to be educated and informed, and the importance of political action to achieve social and economic justice.Overall, The Life, Speeches, Labors, and Essays of William H. Sylvis provides a comprehensive look at the life and work of one of the most important labor leaders of the 19th century. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the labor movement and the struggle for workers' rights.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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