Ida M. Tarbell

Broschiertes Buch

The Rising Of The Tide

The Story Of Sabinsport

Beschreibung

""The Rising of the Tide: The Story of Sabinsport"" is a historical novel written by Ida M. Tarbell. The book tells the story of a small town called Sabinsport, located in Pennsylvania, during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The novel follows the lives of several families who live in the town and their struggles to survive and thrive during a time of great change and upheaval in American society. The book covers a range of topics, including the rise of industrialization, the growth of labor unions, and the impact of World War I on small-town America. Through the eyes of its characters, the book explores themes of community, family, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Overall, ""The Rising of the Tide"" is a rich and engaging portrait of a bygone era, and a testament to the enduring power of human connection and perseverance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

Ida Minerva Tarbell was an American writer, investigative journalist, biographer, and lecturer, born on November 5, 1857, in Amity Township, Pennsylvania. She passed away on January 6, 1944, at Bridgeport Hospital in Bridgeport, Connecticut, at the age of 86. Tarbell is best known for her work as one of the leading muckrakers and reformers during the Progressive Era, a period of intense social and political reform in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She was a pioneering figure in investigative journalism, with her most famous work being her exposé on the Standard Oil Company, which played a key role in the breakup of monopolies in the United States. Tarbell graduated from Allegheny College in 1880 and was the daughter of Franklin Sumner Tarbell and Esther Ann Tarbell. She had several siblings, including Sarah, Franklin Sumner Jr., and Will. Throughout her career, she was known for her meticulous research and her ability to tackle complex social issues with clarity and impact. Her work remains an important contribution to American journalism.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 284
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. August 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 465g
• ISBN-13: 9780548399286
• ISBN-10: 054839928X
• Artikelnr.: 23277256