| Author |
Jones, Mother, 1837-1930 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Darrow, Clarence, 1857-1938 |
| Editor |
Parton, Mary Field |
| Title |
Autobiography of Mother Jones
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Steve Mattern, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Autobiography of Mother Jones" by Mother Jones is an autobiographical account written in the early 20th century. This book chronicles the life of Mother Jones, one of the most influential figures in the American labor movement, detailing her relentless crusade for labor rights and her commitment to improving the lives of workers and their families. The narrative mixes her personal experiences with the larger context of labor struggles, particularly emphasizing the dramatic events that shaped the labor landscape in the United States. The opening of the autobiography begins with an introduction by Clarence Darrow, who establishes Mother Jones as a passionate and fearless advocate for workers. In her early years, she reflects on her Irish heritage and the hardships she faced, including the loss of her children and husband to disease. It sets the stage for her eventual activism, highlighting her shift from personal struggles to championing the labor movement. Through vivid accounts, she describes her early involvement with labor organizations, her observations of social injustices, and the motivation that drives her to fight against oppressive conditions faced by workers, particularly in the mines. The beginning serves as a profound introduction to the legacy she hopes to present in her autobiography, positioning her not just as a participant in history, but as a significant voice for labor rights. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
HD: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production
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| Subject |
Jones, Mother, 1837-1930
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| Subject |
Women labor union members -- United States -- Biography
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| Subject |
Working class women -- United States -- Biography
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| Subject |
Women labor leaders -- United States -- Biography
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| Subject |
United Mine Workers of America -- History
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
65079 |
| Release Date |
Apr 13, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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