The Pullman strike
William H. Carwardine
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The Pullman strike
Published
1971
Publisher
Published by C. H. Kerr for the Illinois Labor History Society
Pages
126
Description
A centenary edition of this classic of labor journalism, industrial history and strike-support activism. During the heroic Pullman strike and boycott of 1894, a young Methodist minister defied the conventions of company-town self-censorship by writing this searing expose of the dictatorial and penny-pinching regime of multimillionaire George M Pullman. That the Rev. Carwardine suffered immediate exile from his Pullman church suggests how deeply threatened the giant railroad manufacturing and operating company was by his plainly written book. Filled with appreciation for meaningful details of the everyday lives of diverse workers with common problems, and with a balanced admiration for the leadership of Eugene V Debs, The Pullman Strike vividly shows how a great experiment in industrial unionism like the American Railway Union could arise. Aware of the vast power and ruthlessness of the Pullman Company, Carwardine also suggests why the union was unable to prevail.
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How many pages are in The Pullman strike?
This edition of The Pullman strike has approximately 126 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Pullman strike?
For most readers, The Pullman strike typically takes between 2h 38m and 1h 45m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 31,500 words and common reading speeds.
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The estimated word count for The Pullman strike is approximately 31,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of The Pullman strike?
The Pullman strike was written by William H. Carwardine.
When was The Pullman strike published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1971. The original work may have been published on a different date.