Mill Town: A Social History of Everett, Washington, from Its Earliest Beginning to the Tragic and Infamous Event Known as the Everett Massacre [B0326]

1972 PB with some minor wear. From an Everett Community College teacher and the University of Washington Press, a "vivid yet scholarly study of the economic, political, religious, and racial circumstances surrounding the bloody massacre of Everett's workers early in the 20th century" - Publisher's Weekly.

From Amazon reviews: "Well-written history of the colorful, corrupt, amusing, hard-life, complex building of early WA state communities, including competition between Seattle and Everett. Compelling description of the struggles between skilled labor unions, the Wobblies, and the imperialist timber barons and mill owners who pitted the two against each other in order to control workers. Rich descriptions of the individuals heavily involved and their own motivations, as well as the fierce battles that led to a shameful massacre of Wobblies by good town folk in Everett, WA"; "I'd recommend the book for anyone who's a serious student of the labor movement. Professor Clark gives an excellent micro-view of the conflicts between labor and management. The narrative helped me understand better the origins of labor unions and why workers in certain industries are so hostile toward management (and vice versa). Though his sympathies are clearly with labor, he gives a fair portrayal of management's side. I'd also recommend the book to anyone studying the progressive movement. Clark goes into great depth about the goals of progressives, their interactions with organized labor, and some of the key reasons why they failed as a political force."