Steel: The Diary of a Furnace Worker by Charles R. Walker

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Author Walker, Charles R. (Charles Rumford), 1893-1974
Title Steel: The Diary of a Furnace Worker
Note Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Steel: The Diary of a Furnace Worker" by Charles Rumford Walker is a narrative account written in the early 20th century. This work takes the form of a personal diary and chronicles the experiences of Walker as he enters the steel-making industry, illustrating the life and struggles of a furnace worker during a pivotal time in American labor history. The book captures the essence of working in a steel mill, highlighting the heat, fatigue, and camaraderie that defines the job. At the start of the narrative, the author details his transition from military life to the harsh realities of the steel industry in 1919. He describes his first day at work in the mill, emphasizing the chaotic environment filled with machinery, hot metal, and the challenges of acclimating to a physically demanding job. Walker's interactions with his coworkers reveal the diverse backgrounds of the workers and highlight issues of language and communication that add to the complexities of their daily tasks. The opening establishes a foundation for exploring themes of labor, industrial relations, and the personal journey of understanding both the physical and social landscape of America’s steel production. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HD: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production
Subject Iron and steel workers -- United States
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EBook-No. 38932
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 8, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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