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Wobbly: The Rough-And-Tumble Story of an American Radical

Wobbly: The Rough-And-Tumble Story of an American Radical

Chaplin, Ralph

Hardcover

Historical FiguresPolitical Biographies20th Century United States History

ISBN10: 1436712408
ISBN13: 9781436712408
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 13 2008
Pages: 456
Weight: 1.84
Height: 1.13 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Wobbly: The Rough-And-Tumble Story Of An American Radical is a biographical account of Ralph Chaplin, an American labor activist and cartoonist who played a significant role in the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) movement. The book explores Chaplin's life from his childhood in Kansas to his involvement in the radical labor movement in the early 20th century.The author, Ralph Chaplin himself, provides a firsthand account of his experiences as a labor activist and member of the IWW. He describes the challenges and obstacles he faced as a young man trying to make a living in a capitalist society that exploited and oppressed the working class. He also shares his insights into the political and social climate of the time, including the struggles of workers to organize and demand better working conditions and wages.The book is filled with anecdotes and stories of Chaplin's adventures as a labor organizer and cartoonist, including his involvement in strikes and protests, his travels across the United States and abroad, and his interactions with other notable figures in the labor movement such as Eugene V. Debs and Mother Jones.Wobbly: The Rough-And-Tumble Story Of An American Radical is a compelling and engaging read that offers a unique perspective on the history of labor activism in the United States. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the labor movement, social justice, and political activism.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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