The Bitter Cry of the Children (1906)

The Bitter Cry of the Children is a non-fiction book written by John Spargo and originally published in 1906. The book is a scathing critique of child labor practices in the United States during the early 20th century. Spargo, a journalist and social reformer, conducted extensive research into the conditions faced by child laborers in various industries, including textiles, mining, and agriculture. He interviewed children and their families, visited factories and mines, and studied government reports and statistics.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides a detailed account of the working conditions faced by child laborers, including long hours, low pay, and dangerous working conditions. Spargo also highlights the physical and emotional toll that such work takes on children, including stunted growth, respiratory problems, and mental health issues.The second part of the book focuses on the efforts of social reformers and labor activists to address the problem of child labor. Spargo examines the various laws and regulations that have been proposed and enacted to protect children from exploitation, as well as the resistance that such efforts have faced from industry leaders and politicians. He also discusses the role of public opinion and the media in shaping the debate over child labor.The Bitter Cry of the Children was a significant contribution to the Progressive Era movement for social reform, and helped to raise public awareness of the issue of child labor. The book remains an important historical document and a powerful indictment of the exploitation of children in the early 20th century.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1906 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.