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The Redbridge Book Co.
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The Condition Of Labor: An Open Letter To Pope Leo XIII, with Encyclical Letter of Pope Leo XIII on the Condition of Labor.
$500.00
George, Henry
United States Book Company, New York, 1891. First edition, seemingly issued simultaneously in cloth and wrappers, this is the scarce cloth edition.
Signed by the author without personalization adding “regards”. Recipient’s small note below signature indicating receipt date.
In this book, Henry addresses the issue of labor conditions in the late 19th century, particularly in the United States. He argues that the capitalist system is inherently flawed and that it leads to the exploitation of workers. Henry presents a detailed analysis of the economic and social factors that contribute to the poor conditions of labor and offers solutions to improve the situation. The book is written in the form of an open letter to Pope Leo XIII, who had recently published an encyclical on the issue of labor. Henry’s letter is a passionate plea to the Pope to use his influence to bring about change and to advocate for the rights of workers
Some gingerness to the hinge in middle of the book, spine tips scuffed, corners rubbed. Very good.
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