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The legend of Joe Hill, brought to life through his letters, songs, and writings.

The Letters Of Joe Hill

Centenary Anniversary Edition, Revised

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  • Paperback

    128 pages

  • Release Date

    31 January 2016

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Summary

“Joe Hill’s influence is everywhere. Without Joe Hill, there’s no Woody Guthrie, no Dylan, no Springsteen, no Clash, no Public Enemy, no Minor Threat, no System of a Down, no Rage Against the Machine.“—Tom Morello, from the foreword

Radical songwriter and organizer Joe Hill was murdered by the capitalist state in 1915, but his songs continue to inspire working-class activists and musicians. In this collection of letters, assembled by radical historian Philip Foner with new material …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781608464975
ISBN-10:1608464970
Author:Joe Hill, Philip S. Foner, Tom Morello
Publisher:Haymarket Books
Imprint:Haymarket Books
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:128
Release Date:31 January 2016
Weight:182g
Dimensions:140mm x 214mm
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The Letters Of Joe Hill by Joe Hill - ISBN: 9781608464975
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About The Author

Joe Hill

Joe Hill was a Swedish-American labor activist, songwriter, and member of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW, also known as the “Wobblies”)

Philip S. Foner was one of the most prominent Marxist historians in the United States. A prolific author and editor, he tirelessly documented the lives of workers, African Americans, and political radicals. Shut out of academic employment for a quarter century because of his political affiliations,

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