The Walking Delegate

Leroy ScottProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 507K words
Chapters: 51

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.The Walking Delegate by Leroy ScottAuthor: Scott, Leroy, 1875-1929,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Oct 23, 2012

Editor's review

The Walking Delegate is an English-language novel by Leroy Scott, classified as American literature and released free in electronic form by Project Gutenberg. The title's "walking delegate" points to the role of a union representative, and the work builds its narrative around labor organization and workplace power relations, with a bent toward social realism. For Chinese readers, its value lies mainly in offering low-cost access to the language and subject matter of early twentieth-century American popular fiction: the plot moves clearly and the characters revolve around internal organizational maneuvering, making it suitable as English reading material and as a supplementary text for understanding the American labor–capital context of the time. The electronic edition has no copyright barrier and is easy to consult and search at any time. Note that this is the original English text without Chinese annotations or introduction; the reading experience depends on the reader's English level, and since the work is distant in time, its social views and expressions should be understood in historical context rather than applied directly to the present.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Intermediate and advanced learners who want to practice long-form English reading with a free original text
Literary readers interested in American labor themes and social-realist fiction
Researchers who need to understand early twentieth-century American popular fiction texts
Readers accustomed to e-books who want low-cost access to public-domain works

Not a good fit for

Beginners with weak English who need Chinese annotations or translation support
Readers expecting modern workplace management methods or practical advice
Those who prefer fast-paced suspense plots and lack interest in historical social themes

Reading tips

Read the opening chapters first to gauge the language difficulty, then decide on an intensive or extensive reading pace.
Note down vocabulary related to unions and delegates as you read to grasp the core conflict.
Consult background material on the early twentieth-century American labor movement as a reading aid.
Summarize each chapter in two or three sentences to check comprehension and keep momentum.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Is this book in Chinese or English?

It is the original English text, released electronically by Project Gutenberg, with the language marked as English and classified under American and Canadian literature. There is no Chinese translation or annotation, so reading requires some English proficiency; sampling the opening chapters first is recommended.

Why is this book available for free?

The book is released by Project Gutenberg, known for providing free e-books; its founder, Michael Hart, pioneered this model in 1971. This electronic edition was released on October 23, 2012, and is a freely accessible public-domain e-book.

Do I need to know labor movement history before reading?

Systematic preparation is not necessary, but some familiarity with early twentieth-century American labor organization will noticeably ease comprehension. The book centers on union delegates and internal organizational maneuvering; if the institutions and terminology are unfamiliar, skim a brief background introduction before starting the main text.

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About the author

Leroy Scott Author · American · 1875–1929

Leroy Scott (1875–1929) was an American novelist and journalist, born in Indiana and a graduate of Indiana University. He began his career in journalism before turning to fiction, often drawing on social issues such as the labor movement and urban poverty. His representative works include The Walking Delegate, To Him That Hath, Children of the Whirlwind, Counsel for the Defense, and No. 13 Washington Square. He also helped found the Intercollegiate Socialist Society and held a place in American progressive literary circles of his time. He drowned in New York State in 1929. Because public information is limited, details of his life and the full scope of his writing remain to be further studied, and his five available works are the main basis for understanding his social concern and narrative style.