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Mother Jones: Raising Cain And Consciousness (Women'S Biography Series)
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A Life Touched By Tragedy And Deprivationchildhood In Her Native Ireland Ending With The Potato Famine, Immigration To Canada And Then To The United States, Marriage Followed By The Deaths Of Her Husband And Four Children From Yellow Fever, And The Destruction Of Her Dressmaking Business In The Great Chicago Fire Of 1871Forged The Stalwart Labor Organizer Mary Harris Mother Jones Into A Force To Be Reckoned With.Radicalized In A Brutal Era Of Repeated Violence Against Hardworking Men And Women, Mother Jones Crisscrossed The Country To Demand Higher Wages And Safer Working Conditions. Her Activism In Support Of American Workers Began After The Age Of Sixty. The Grandmotherly Persona She Projected Won The Hearts, And Her Stirring Rhetoric The Minds, Of Working People. She Made Herself Into A National Symbol Of Resistance To Tyranny. Sometimes Exaggerating Her Own Experiences, She Fought For Justice In Mines, Factories, And Workshops Across The Nation. For Her Troubles She Was Condemned As The Most Dangerous Woman In America.At Her Death In 1930 At The Age Of Ninetythree, Thousands Paid Tribute At A Washington, D.C., Memorial Service, And Again At Her Burial In The Only Unionowned Cemetery In America In The Small Mining Town Of Mount Olive, Illinois. As Noted In The New York Times, The Rev. W. R. Mcguire, Who Conducted Her Burial, Said, Wealthy Coal Operators And Capitalists Throughout The United States Are Breathing A Sigh Of Relief While Toilworn Men And Women Are Weeping Tears Of Bitter Grief.The Courage Of Mother Jones Is Notorious And Admired To This Day. Cordery Effectively Recounts Her Story In This Accessible Biography, Bringing To Life An Amazing Woman And Explaining The Dramatic Times Through Which She Lived And To Which She Contributed So Much.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Mother Jones: Raising Cain and Consciousness'? A: The main theme of the book revolves around the life and activism of Mary Harris 'Mother' Jones, emphasizing her struggles and contributions as a labor organizer during a tumultuous time in American history.
- Q: Who is the author of the biography? A: The biography is authored by Simon Cordery, who effectively recounts the life and times of Mother Jones.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and portable.
- Q: How many pages are in this book? A: The book contains 224 pages, providing a comprehensive overview of Mother Jones' life and impact.
- Q: When was 'Mother Jones: Raising Cain and Consciousness' published? A: The book was published on March 31, 2010.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in women's history? A: Yes, this book is part of the Women's Biography Series and is particularly suitable for readers interested in women's history and labor activism.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it has been previously owned but remains in a satisfactory state for reading.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this biography? A: Readers can expect to learn about the significant life events, challenges, and contributions of Mother Jones, as well as insights into the labor movement in America.
- Q: Does this book include illustrations? A: Yes, the book is described as an illustrated edition, which may include photographs or other visual elements related to Mother Jones' life.
- Q: Is this book recommended for educational purposes? A: Yes, it is suitable for educational purposes, especially for courses or discussions focused on labor history, women's studies, and social justice.