MOTHER JONES
Autobiography of the Most Dangerous Woman in AmericaBy Mother Jones
Length5h 44m
About this audiobook
In "Mother Jones," the seminal figure of labor activism, Mary Harris Jones, shares her compelling journey through the tumultuous landscape of American labor movements in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book is a powerful combination of autobiographical narrative and socio-political commentary, punctuated by Jones's fierce rhetoric and vivid storytelling. It captures the struggles of industrial workers, particularly focusing on child labor and the exploitation of the working class, situated within the broader context of the Progressive Era. Jones's literary style is impassioned and fiery, mirroring her relentless spirit and commitment to social justice. Mary Harris Jones, known fondly as Mother Jones, was born in 1837 and rose to prominence as a labor organizer, leading strikes and advocating for workers' rights across the United States. Her personal experiences, including the tragic loss of her family and her own battles against exploitation, fueled her activism and shaped her perspectives on social justice. Jones's dedication to the cause of labor rights was both a product of her time and a response to the injustices she witnessed, making her account both personal and historically significant. "Mother Jones" is not merely a reflection of one woman's life; it is a clarion call for workers everywhere. Scholars, activists, and general readers alike will find inspiration in Jones'Äôs relentless pursuit of justice and equality. This book is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the roots of American labor movements and the indomitable spirit of those who fight for workers' rights.
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GenreBiography and Memoir
Length5 hrs 44 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 18, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1MOTHER JONES
2INTRODUCTION
3CHAPTER I EARLY YEARS
4CHAPTER II THE HAYMARKET TRAGEDY
5CHAPTER III A STRIKE IN VIRGINIA
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6CHAPTER IV WAYLAND'S APPEAL TO REASON
7CHAPTER V VICTORY AT ARNOT
8CHAPTER VI WAR IN WEST VIRGINIA
9CHAPTER VII A HUMAN JUDGE
10CHAPTER VIII ROOSEVELT SENT FOR JOHN MITCHELL
11CHAPTER IX MURDER IN WEST VIRGINIA
12CHAPTER X THE MARCH OF THE MILL CHILDREN
13CHAPTER XI THOSE MULES WON'T SCAB TODAY
14CHAPTER XII HOW THE WOMEN MOPPED UP COALDALE
15CHAPTER XIII THE CRIPPLE CREEK STRIKE (1903)
16CHAPTER XIV CHILD LABOR
17CHAPTER XV MOYER, HAYWOOD AND PETTIBONE
18CHAPTER XVI THE MEXICAN REVOLUTION
19CHAPTER XVII HOW THE WOMEN SANG THEMSELVES OUT OF JAIL
20CHAPTER XVIII VICTORY IN WEST VIRGINIA
21CHAPTER XIX GUARDS AND GUNMEN
22CHAPTER XX GOVERNOR HUNT
23CHAPTER XXI IN ROCKEFELLER'S PRISONS
24CHAPTER XXII "YOU DON'T NEED A VOTE TO RAISE HELL"
25CHAPTER XXIII A WEST VIRGINIA PRISON CAMP
26CHAPTER XXIV The STEEL STRIKE OF 1919
27CHAPTER XXV STRUGGLE AND LOSE: STRUGGLE AND WIN
28CHAPTER XXVI MEDIEVAL WEST VIRGINIA
29CHAPTER XXVII PROGRESS IN SPITE OF LEADERS
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