The Cost Of Something For Nothing (1904)

by John Peter Altgeld

Book Overview

""The Cost Of Something For Nothing"" is a book written by John Peter Altgeld in 1904. It is a collection of speeches and essays that Altgeld gave during his time as the Governor of Illinois from 1893 to 1897. The book discusses the political and social issues of the time, such as labor rights, immigration, and the role of government in society. Altgeld argues that the pursuit of wealth and power at the expense of others is ultimately destructive...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437371213
• ISBN13: 9781437371215
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"