When miners march by Blizzard, William C, Harris, Wess instant download

When miners march by Blizzard, William C, Harris, Wess instant download

1 online resource (407 pages) :, Chronicling the West Virginia Mine Wars of the 1920s, this first-hand account of the coal miners' uprisings offers a new perspective on labor unrest during this time period. Complete with previously unpublished family photographs and documents, this retelling shares the experiences of Bill Blizzard, the author's father who was the leader of the Red Neck Army. The tensions between the union and the coal companies that led up to the famous Battle of Blair Mountain, the largest open and armed rebellion in United States history, are described in detail, as are its aftermath and legacy. Addressing labor issues in contemporary times, this historical narrative makes clear the human costs of extracting coal for electricity, Cover; Copyright; Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgments; Author's Note; Chapter One: Turner Finds Coal; Chapter Two: King of the State; Chapter Three: Bloody Bull Moose; Chapter Four: World War Wedge; Chapter Five: Sid Hatfield Indicted; Chapter Six: Coal Operators Defy U.S.; Chapter Seven: Liberty Will Yet Arise; Chapter Eight: Call for Federal Troops; Chapter Nine: Mother Makes Mistake; Chapter Ten: Deputies Shoot Reporters; Chapter Eleven: A Witness Squeals; Chapter Twelve: W. Va. Operators Stall; Chapter Thirteen: An Era Ends; Postscript; Appendix 1- Original Document Images, Print version record, Includes bibliographical references