Selected Works of Debs,

This collection showcases vital writings from Eugene V. Debs during a transformative period in American labor history. Selected Works of Debs captures his enduring legacy.

This volume features an extensive introduction by the editors and a wealth of illustrations, many of which are published here for the first time. Selected Works of Debs compiles approximately 180 articles, speeches, letters, and interviews from the pivotal years of American socialist and labor leader Eugene V. Debs, specifically spanning 1905 to 1910. This collection highlights significant events that shaped Debs' legacy, including the establishment of the Industrial Workers of the World, his transition from freelance oratory to a role at the mass-circulation publication 'Appeal to Reason,' and his ambitious 1908 presidential campaign aboard the iconic Socialist Red Special train.

The years covered in Selected Works of Debs were marked by intense conflict between powerful capital interests and the fragmented labor movement. This period saw the controversial arrest and extradition of Western Federation of Miners officials, Charles H. Moyer and William D. Haywood, in 1906, which became a focal point for Debs' activism. The subsequent legal battles captured public attention and showcased Debs' unwavering commitment to labor rights and social justice.

Through a rich array of primary sources, this volume offers readers an in-depth look at Debs' thoughts and actions during a transformative time in American history. It serves as both a tribute to his impact on the labor movement and a critical examination of the struggles faced by workers during the early 20th century.