Andrew Furuseth: Emancipator of the Seamen

by Hyman Weintraub and Weintraub

Book Overview

Emancipator of the Seamen explores the life and impact of Andrew Furuseth, a Norwegian-born seaman who became a defining figure in the American labor movement through his dedication to the Sailors' Union of the Pacific (SUP). Arriving in San Francisco in 1880, Furuseth committed his life to improving the lives of sailors and ensuring their rights. The SUP, under his leadership, became a steadfast institution in labor history, embodying the challenges...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0520345584
• ISBN13: 9780520345584
• Release Date: August 2022
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"