Miner Injustice - The Ragman's War (Paperback)


"Sukle's book is well researched, and her dialogue rings true to the accent and the feeling of those fraught times. It is a praiseworthy effort, and one expects to see more of Sukle as a writer/historian."-Barbara Bamberger Scott, "Women Writers Review"

During the coal strike of 1927, the coalfields of western Pennsylvania become a hotbed of tension and terror.

A mine mechanic and World War I hero, Ragman walks away from his job at the Russellton Mine. He originally wants no part of the union fight, but is slowly drawn in by his activist brothers.

When a new unit of special Coal and Iron Police arrives in Russellton to terrorize the town and end the strike, Ragman scarcely realizes that the commander, Herman Bucholtz, has his own agenda. Appointed by the governor to break the strike and evict the miners from their homes, he imposes unconstitutional restrictions to keep out relief workers and organizers.

Thus begins an intricate, emotional tangle that leads Ragman and his fellow activists on an escalating, fanatical path of revenge and self-discovery, culminating in a life-and-death struggle.


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"Sukle's book is well researched, and her dialogue rings true to the accent and the feeling of those fraught times. It is a praiseworthy effort, and one expects to see more of Sukle as a writer/historian."-Barbara Bamberger Scott, "Women Writers Review"

During the coal strike of 1927, the coalfields of western Pennsylvania become a hotbed of tension and terror.

A mine mechanic and World War I hero, Ragman walks away from his job at the Russellton Mine. He originally wants no part of the union fight, but is slowly drawn in by his activist brothers.

When a new unit of special Coal and Iron Police arrives in Russellton to terrorize the town and end the strike, Ragman scarcely realizes that the commander, Herman Bucholtz, has his own agenda. Appointed by the governor to break the strike and evict the miners from their homes, he imposes unconstitutional restrictions to keep out relief workers and organizers.

Thus begins an intricate, emotional tangle that leads Ragman and his fellow activists on an escalating, fanatical path of revenge and self-discovery, culminating in a life-and-death struggle.

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Imprint

Iuniverse, Inc.

Country of origin

United States

Release date

August 2005

Availability

Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days

First published

August 2005

Authors

Dimensions

229 x 152 x 19mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback - Trade

Pages

332

ISBN-13

978-0-595-36127-4

Barcode

9780595361274

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LSN

0-595-36127-7



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