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Industrial Pioneers by Patrick Brown Scranton PA & transformation of America 184
Industrial Pioneers by Patrick Brown Scranton, Pennsylvania and the Transformation of America 1840-1902
Patrick Brown
Hard Cover W/dust jacket
131 Pages
2010 Copyright
Contents
Introduction: The Face of America1
Chapter 1: 'Me Village Blacksmith (1840-1860)9
Chapter 2: The Son and the Apprentice (1860-1877)35
Chapter 3: A Knight in Shining Armor? (1877-1886)61
Chapter 4: Labor Progresses and Capital Moves (1886-1902)81
Conclusion: Behind the Times; Ahead of its Time97
Appendix: Timeline of Scranton (1800-1902)103
Bibliography111
Index121
This book sheds new light on Scrantons transformation from Wilderness to Industrial center and the Development of our countrys earliest labor moments.
"The Lackawanna Historical Society is delighted to support this work by Patrick Brown. His research and documentation of the history of the organized labor movement in Scranton provide excellent insight into one of our region's most significant contributions to the growth of our nation. Our region's role in the nation's labor movement has been exhaustively examined from the perspective of management. Mr. Brown emphasizes the role of the laborer He offers perspective on the effects of recession and economic hardships on the worker and the protections they sought through formal organization. Patrick Brown brings a fresh and valuable viewpoint to this often overlooked, but always amazing chapter of American history."
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