The Workers: An Experiment in Reality. The West by Walter A. Wyckoff

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Author Wyckoff, Walter A. (Walter Augustus), 1865-1908
Title The Workers: An Experiment in Reality. The West
Note Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents The army of the unemployed -- Living by odd jobs -- Finding steady work -- A hand-truckman in a factory -- Among the revolutionaries -- A road builder on the World's Fair Grounds -- From Chicago to Denver -- From Denver to the Pacific.
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Summary "The Workers: An Experiment in Reality" by Walter A. Wyckoff is a social commentary written in the late 19th century. The work explores the struggles of the unemployed in urban America, focusing on their desperate search for work amidst the backdrop of a burgeoning industrial society. The narrative is driven by the experiences of Tom Clark and the author himself, who navigate the harsh realities of life on the fringes of society as they seek employment and survival. At the start of the narrative, the author describes his arrival in Chicago and the chilling reality faced by those without work. He recounts his experiences with his companion Tom Clark as they confront hunger, cold, and despair within the congested labor market. The two men, initially hopeful for job opportunities, find themselves sleeping in a station-house after a long day of searching for work. They share moments of camaraderie born from their mutual struggle, while also reflecting on the broader societal issues that lead individuals like them to feel superfluous in the vast machinery of the city. As they wait for a chance to escape their dire circumstances, the narrative sets a poignant tone that reflects the broader themes of dignity, hope, and survival against the odds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HD: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production
Subject Working class -- United States
Subject Unemployed -- United States
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EBook-No. 64493
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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