Grand Master Workman

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Focusing on Terence Powderly, the influential leader of the Knights of Labor, this book explores his pivotal role in the Gilded Age's most significant labor organization. It provides a thorough analysis of his extensive correspondence, revealing his efforts to foster class-wide solidarity during a transformative period in American labor history. Powderly's recognition and impact on workers, industrialists, and politicians highlight his legacy as a pioneering figure in the labor movement.