The book ""Tom Johnson (1903)"" written by Robert L. Rogers is a biography of Tom L. Johnson, a prominent American politician and businessman who served as the mayor of Cleveland, Ohio from 1901 to 1909. The book explores Johnson's life, career, and political achievements during the Progressive Era, a time of social and political reform in the United States.Rogers delves into Johnson's early life, including his upbringing in poverty and his rise to success as a businessman in the oil industry. The book also covers his entry into politics, his election as mayor of Cleveland, and his efforts to bring about social and economic reform in the city.Throughout the book, Rogers highlights Johnson's commitment to progressive ideals, such as public ownership of utilities, fair labor practices, and the regulation of monopolies. He also explores Johnson's advocacy for civil rights and his efforts to combat corruption in government.Overall, ""Tom Johnson (1903)"" provides a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most influential figures of the Progressive Era, shedding light on his contributions to American politics and society.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.
ThriftBooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. We personally assess every book's quality and offer rare, out-of-print treasures. We deliver the joy of reading in recyclable packaging with free standard shipping on US orders over $15. ThriftBooks.com. Read more. Spend less.