Workers - An Experiment in Reality- The West

Join a determined young scholar, fresh from Princeton College, as he embarks on an eye-opening journey across the United States. Embracing the challenges of the working class, he takes on various jobs, each revealing the harsh realities of life at the end of the 19th century. Traveling primarily on foot, he crafts a unique social experiment, immersing himself in diverse cultures and class structures from Illinois to California. This compelling sequel to The Workers - An Experiment in Reality - The East delves deeper into his transformative experiences and the struggles faced by everyday workers. Summary by Phyllis Vincelli.