Synopsis
The Tramp at Home follows journeys through the Northwest and a clear plea for fair work and sensible policy.
This nonfiction travelogues the author’s westward explorations, from Puget Sound’s islands to Oregon, Idaho, and beyond. It blends vivid scenes with reflections on labor, poverty, and how laws and government shape everyday life. The book invites readers to consider how work, land, and policy affect ordinary people and the nation’s future.
- See rugged coastlines and grand canals that evoke open, adventurous travel through the Northwest.
- Hear observations about wages, immigration, and how tariffs and land laws influence where people live and work.
- Meet workers, settlers, and communities as the author investigates labor questions and social conditions.
- Follow practical, on-the-ground insights into how policy could improve opportunity for tenants, farmers, and laborers alike.
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When he died in 1966 at the age of 103, Lee Meriwether was still writing travelogues.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, written in 1888 by a man who traveled extensively as a tramp to experience firsthand the lives of working class Americans, provides a comprehensive view of their lives. The author believed that individuals would recognize what measures would best benefit their well-being and carry out such measures without government intervention. However, he found private enterprise often failed in this regard, especially in collecting statistics to inform citizens about critical issues. Consequently, government departments emerged to address this need, including labor bureaus to collect data on labor issues. Although this book does not advocate for government intervention in the economy, it opens a window into late 19th century labor conditions, illuminating the challenges and realities faced by working Americans. Brimming with stories gathered during the authorâs travels, this book offers insights that remain relevant today, particularly regarding the struggles and strengths of the working class. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781331593966_0
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