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The village is agog with people congregating to witness the fantasied event. In the main street na tives and strangers mingle their feet gregariously. There are spasmodic sounds Of laughter, retort, argu ment and ribaldry; and continually the shrill cries Of youth in a frenzy of expectation. Buggies, two wheelers, open carts and spring wagons line both sides of the street. The horses are blanketed. A damp, chill wind is blowing. Vendors from Chicago, lewd-looking men, working a hundred feet apart, are yelling: Git a Christ army button here fer a nickel 1 There is a composite smell of ham sandwiches, pea nuts, oranges and cigars.
A shout rises at the far end Of the street. The crowd that has been so thick there, filling the whole space, bursts open. A band begins playing Onward Christian Soldiers, and the spectacle is present.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book takes readers on a captivating journey through the heart of America in the late 19th century, offering a glimpse into a pivotal moment in American history. The author, a journalist, recounts his personal experience as a correspondent embedded with Coxey's Army, a group of unemployed men who marched on Washington, D.C. in 1894 to demand government intervention in the economic crisis. The book goes beyond a mere chronicle of the march, delving into the social and economic anxieties of the time. Through vivid descriptions and insightful observations, the author explores the complex emotions driving the movement: desperation, frustration, and a yearning for change. The narrative weaves together accounts of the marchers' struggles, their interactions with communities along the way, and the broader societal landscape of economic hardship and political unrest. The author's experience offers a unique and intimate perspective on the populist movement, exploring the motivations and ideologies behind the march. The book provides a fascinating snapshot of a turbulent period in American history, revealing the social and political forces at play during a time of profound economic upheaval. The author's reflections on the marchers' beliefs, the role of Wall Street, and the anxieties of a nation grappling with widespread unemployment provide timeless insights into the complexities of social movements and the enduring power of economic grievances. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334681424_0
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