Publisher's Synopsis
""Robert A. Woods: Champion of Democracy"" is a biographical book written by Eleanor H. Woods that tells the story of Robert Archey Woods, a prominent American social reformer and advocate of democracy. The book chronicles Woods' life and work, from his upbringing in rural Maine to his leadership of the South End House settlement in Boston and his involvement in the Progressive Era movement.Through Woods' story, the book explores the social and political issues of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including poverty, immigration, labor rights, and women's suffrage. It also delves into Woods' philosophy of democratic citizenship, which emphasized the importance of community involvement and civic responsibility.The book draws on a range of primary sources, including Woods' own writings, letters, and speeches, as well as interviews with his family and colleagues. It offers a detailed and engaging portrait of a man who dedicated his life to promoting social justice and democratic ideals in America.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.
