Publisher's Synopsis
The Path I Trod: The Autobiography Of Terence V. Powderly is a book written by Terence V. Powderly, an American labor leader and politician. The book is an autobiographical account of Powderly's life, covering his childhood, his rise to prominence in the labor movement, and his later career in politics.Powderly was born in 1849 in Pennsylvania and grew up in a working-class family. He began working in the coal mines at a young age and later became involved in the labor movement, eventually rising to become the leader of the Knights of Labor, one of the most influential labor organizations of the late 19th century.In The Path I Trod, Powderly recounts his experiences as a labor leader, including his efforts to improve working conditions for miners and other workers. He also discusses his political career, which included serving as mayor of Scranton, Pennsylvania, and as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.Throughout the book, Powderly reflects on the challenges and successes of his life, offering insights into the labor movement and the broader social and political issues of his time. The book provides a valuable historical perspective on the struggles of working-class Americans in the late 19th century and the efforts of labor leaders like Powderly to improve their lives.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.
