The Iron Puddler: My Life in the Rolling Mills and What Came of It by Davis

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Author Davis, James J. (James John), 1873-1947
Title The Iron Puddler: My Life in the Rolling Mills and What Came of It
Credits Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger
Summary "The Iron Puddler: My Life in the Rolling Mills and What Came of It" by James J. Davis is a memoir written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the author’s remarkable journey from a struggling immigrant in America to a prominent figure in the labor movement, focusing particularly on his experiences in the iron and steel industry. It explores themes of resilience, hard work, and the importance of education for the working class, highlighted by the founding of the Mooseheart School, which Davis established to help disadvantaged children. At the start of the narrative, Davis introduces himself and sets the stage by discussing his early life and the challenging conditions faced by laborers. He recounts a personal story about a courtroom experience that emphasizes the barriers posed by legal jargon to working-class individuals. His reflections on his family heritage and the values instilled in him by his parents shape his outlook on work and education. The opening chapters blend anecdotes of his youth in Wales, his family's emigration to America, and the harsh realities of labor in the rolling mills, capturing the grit and determination necessary to succeed in a rapidly industrializing world. Each experience informs his belief in the necessity of breaking down barriers between classes through clear communication and understanding, a recurring theme throughout the memoir. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HD: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production
Subject Blue collar workers -- United States -- Biography
Subject Labor unions -- United States
Subject Davis, James J. (James John), 1873-1947
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EBook-No. 1297
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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