Hell Before Death

Description:

This book presents the author's views on the social issues of labor, morality, religion, and exploitation. His viewpoint is strongly Pro-Labor, and he is very critical of monopoly and trusts. Author, Rev. W.S. Harris, "who has devoted many years in securing better conditions for humanity," writes: "Under the whip of monopolistic slavemasters, the host of common people, generally known as laborers, are getting deeper into bondage…This movement on the part of Labor was perhaps the most fortunate thing that could have happened; for, if capitalistic oppression had continued unchecked for a few decades more, by this time, the nation would be owned and controlled by a few great moguls, and the great bulk of humanity would be reduced to a new type of slavery even more abject than the kind under which we now suffer" (from the Preface) The book contains 331 pages, 66 illustrations.

Features:

  • Dignity of Labor
  • The Condition of the Skilled Worker
  • The Cause of Labor’s Discontent
  • The World-Wide Struggle Against Monopoly
  • The Rise and Reign of Labor Unions
  • Blessings Under Social Reform
Author: Rev. W.S. Harris, illustrated by Paul Krafft
Publishing Info: 1908 hardcover, Luther Minter. 5.75 x 8.25” 331 pages.
Condition:

Very good condition, light edge wear to covers, age browning and small spot on top edge of book.