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John P Altgeld
John P Altgeld is recognized for his work on The autobiography of Mother Jones. He helped bring this significant historical account to readers, offering a direct look into a pivotal figure in labor history.
The autobiography of Mother Jones
Synopsis
This autobiography tells the story of Mother Jones, a pivotal figure in the American labor movement. Widowed at a young age, she became a tireless advocate for workers' rights, earning both reverence and notoriety. Her life chronicles significant strikes and the formation of major unions like the United Mine Workers and the Industrial Workers of the World.