The Bending Cross A Biography of Eugene V. Debs [Hardcover] Ray Ginger

Description

1949 New Brunswick publishing edition. Dust jacket has some creasing, fading, and some shelf tearing at top. Hardcover has some normal wear. Pages are clean and in good condition. Binding is secure.

This remarkable biography by Ray Ginger offers a comprehensive and insightful look into the life of Eugene V. Debs, one of the most influential labor leaders and social activists in American history. Published in 1949, just a few years after Debs’ passing, this volume captures the essence of the man who dedicated his life to the fight for workers’ rights and socialist ideals. Ginger’s meticulous research and vivid prose bring to life Debs’ journey from a humble upbringing in Terre Haute, Indiana, to his pivotal role in founding the American Railway Union and his multiple presidential campaigns as the Socialist Party’s nominee. This copy, despite its age and some wear on the dust jacket, remains a treasured artifact for collectors and readers alike, offering a window into a pivotal era in American labor history and the enduring legacy of a man who fearlessly championed the cause of the working class.