Thirty Days Among The Mollie Maguires (1877)

Thirty Days Among The Mollie Maguires is a non-fiction book written by Herman Marsdorf in 1877. The book is a firsthand account of the author's experience infiltrating the secret society known as the Mollie Maguires, which was active in the coal-mining regions of Pennsylvania during the late 19th century. Marsdorf, a Pinkerton detective, posed as a miner and gained the trust of the Mollies, eventually becoming a member himself. He provides a detailed description of the organization's inner workings, including their initiation rituals, codes of conduct, and methods of communication. The Mollie Maguires were notorious for their violent tactics, including intimidation, arson, and murder, which they used to advance their labor rights agenda. Marsdorf's account sheds light on the group's motivations and the social and economic conditions that led to their formation. The book also includes a detailed description of the trial and execution of several Mollie Maguire members, which Marsdorf witnessed firsthand. Overall, Thirty Days Among The Mollie Maguires is a fascinating historical document that offers insight into a little-known chapter of American labor history and the struggle for workers' rights.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile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.