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Red Friday (1919)

Red Friday (1919)

Turner, George Kibbe

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Entertainment & Performing ArtsFiction AnthologiesRegional: Middle Atlantic

ISBN10: 116489451X
ISBN13: 9781164894513
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 264
Weight: 0.79
Height: 0.55 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Red Friday is a historical novel written by George Kibbe Turner, first published in 1919. The book is set during the aftermath of World War I, a time of great social and political upheaval in the United States. The story follows the lives of several characters, including a wealthy businessman, a labor organizer, and a young woman caught up in the turmoil of the times.The novel explores themes of class struggle, political corruption, and the struggle for workers' rights. It is a vivid portrayal of the social and political climate of the early 20th century, with a particular focus on the labor movement and the tensions between workers and their employers.The title of the book, Red Friday, refers to a real-life event that occurred on November 7, 1919, when a wave of strikes and protests broke out across the United States. The book takes its name from this event, which marked a turning point in the labor movement and the struggle for workers' rights.Overall, Red Friday is a gripping and insightful novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the labor movement, social justice, 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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