Publisher's Synopsis
The book titled ""Involuntary Servitude Imposed Upon Seamen: Synopsis Of Hearing Before A Subcommittee Of The Committee On Commerce United States Senate (1913)"" is a comprehensive account of a hearing that took place before a subcommittee of the Committee on Commerce of the United States Senate in 1913. The hearing was focused on the issue of involuntary servitude that was being imposed upon seamen at the time.The book includes a detailed synopsis of the hearing, which provides readers with an in-depth understanding of the discussions that took place during the hearing. The hearing was attended by various stakeholders, including representatives from the shipping industry, labor unions, and government agencies.The book covers a range of topics, including the working conditions of seamen, their wages, and the treatment they received from their employers. The hearing also addressed the issue of forced labor, which was prevalent at the time, and the steps that needed to be taken to address this problem.Overall, ""Involuntary Servitude Imposed Upon Seamen: Synopsis Of Hearing Before A Subcommittee Of The Committee On Commerce United States Senate (1913)"" is an important historical document that sheds light on the struggles of seamen during this period and the efforts that were made to improve their working conditions. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of labor rights and the shipping industry in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
