Lucy Parsons: American Revolutionary
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Description for Lucy Parsons: American Revolutionary
Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; BGH; JFSL3; JPWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 136 x 17. Weight in Grams: 332.
A woman ahead of her time, Lucy Parsons was an early American radical who defied all the conventions of her turbulent era. Born in 1853 in Texas, she was an outspoken black woman, radical writer and labour organiser. Parsons led the defence campaign for the Haymarket martyrs,' which included her husband Albert Parsons and remained active in the struggles of the oppressed throughout her life. This is the unique and inspiring story of a woman described in the 1920s by the Chicago police as 'more dangerous than a thousand rioters'.'
A woman ahead of her time, Lucy Parsons was an early American radical who defied all the conventions of her turbulent era. Born in 1853 in Texas, she was an outspoken black woman, radical writer and labour organiser. Parsons led the defence campaign for the Haymarket martyrs,' which included her husband Albert Parsons and remained active in the struggles of the oppressed throughout her life. This is the unique and inspiring story of a woman described in the 1920s by the Chicago police as 'more dangerous than a thousand rioters'.'
Product Details
Publisher
Haymarket Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Weight
331g
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Chicago, United States
ISBN
9781608462131
SKU
V9781608462131
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Ref
99-1
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