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The Rebel Girl: An Autobiography, My First Life 1906-26

An epic firsthand account of women and labor in the early years of the 20th century. The fiery IWW, labor defense & Communist leader writes vividly of her early life.

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Dedication

Preface

Illustrations

Childhood & Early Youth

Socialist & IWW Agitator, 1906-12

The Lawrence Textile Strike

The Paterson Silk Strike

The IWW, 1912-14

World War I & Its Aftermath

Sacco & Vanzetti

Index

Themes
feminism
Setting
USA
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 368 pages

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