main stem von edge william (8 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. (no dust jacket) [moderate shelfwear, a little deterioration to cloth along spine, upper right corner of front cover bumped, non-authorial gift inscription on front endpaper]. Something of a precursor to "On the Road," this novelized version of the author's experiences as an itinerant laborer in 1918 and 1919 relates the hoboing adventures of himself and his pal "Slim," a young socialist, as they roam around the eastern half of the U.S., finding work wherever they can.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Main Stem' is a gritty and evocative portrayal of the American hobo subculture during the early 20th century. The narrative follows the experiences of a young man who enters the world of migrant laborers and rail-riders, navigating the complex social structures of the main stems-the urban hubs where the disenfranchised and transient gathered to find work and community.Through a series of vivid vignettes, the work explores the harsh realities of seasonal labor, the camaraderie found among those on the fringes of society, and the burgeoning influence of radical labor movements like the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW). William Edge provides an authentic look at the transient life, detailing the dangers of hopping freight trains and the unique vocabulary and codes of the hobo community. More than just a memoir, 'The Main Stem' serves as a significant social document, capturing the economic pressures and political stirrings of an era defined by labor unrest. It offers readers a rare glimpse into the lives of the men who moved across the country following the harvest and the tracks, remaining largely invisible to mainstream society. This work remains a poignant exploration of freedom, poverty, and the search for identity in a rapidly industrializing America.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Hb. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. 212pp Cover worn. American radical novel. No dustwrapper.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Main Stem' is a gritty and evocative portrayal of the American hobo subculture during the early 20th century. The narrative follows the experiences of a young man who enters the world of migrant laborers and rail-riders, navigating the complex social structures of the main stems-the urban hubs where the disenfranchised and transient gathered to find work and community.Through a series of vivid vignettes, the work explores the harsh realities of seasonal labor, the camaraderie found among those on the fringes of society, and the burgeoning influence of radical labor movements like the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW). William Edge provides an authentic look at the transient life, detailing the dangers of hopping freight trains and the unique vocabulary and codes of the hobo community. More than just a memoir, 'The Main Stem' serves as a significant social document, capturing the economic pressures and political stirrings of an era defined by labor unrest. It offers readers a rare glimpse into the lives of the men who moved across the country following the harvest and the tracks, remaining largely invisible to mainstream society. This work remains a poignant exploration of freedom, poverty, and the search for identity in a rapidly industrializing America.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

hardcover. Zustand: Good. No dust jacket. The pages are lightly tanned. The copy shows minor external wear, but is in otherwise clean condition.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First edition. 212pp. Owner's name stamps on front and rear pastedowns, else fine in about very good dustwrapper with a large chip on the front panel (but which affects no text) and with a few other small chips. A novel about two hobo philosophers.