Publisher's Synopsis
""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 and that true progress can only be achieved through cooperation and mutual respect. He also reflects on his own experiences and the lessons he learned during his time in office. Overall, ""The Cost Of Something For Nothing"" is a thought-provoking commentary on the challenges and opportunities of American democracy in the early 20th century.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.
