Agnes Smedley was an American journalist and writer whose work often delved into the political and social issues of her time. She focused primarily on China, sympathetically chronicling the Communist forces during the Civil War and engaging in various capacities, including espionage. Her writing frequently drew from personal experiences, reflecting her involvement in the fight for India's independence, women's rights, and other social causes. Through her distinctive literary style, Smedley brought perspectives on complex international conflicts and social movements to the Western world.
The book focuses on republishing classic works from the early 1900s and earlier, which are now rare and costly. It aims to make these valuable texts accessible by offering affordable, high-quality modern editions that preserve the original text and artwork, allowing readers to experience these historical works in their authentic form.
This gritty, sweeping novel recreates the life story of an American working-class woman and burgeoning political activist in the early twentieth century.
The biography offers an in-depth exploration of the life of Teh, a leader of the Chinese Red Army, through the intimate conversations recorded by Miss Smedley over several years. Left unfinished at her death in 1950, this manuscript serves as a vital historical document, providing invaluable insights into the Chinese Revolution. Its unique perspective makes it a significant resource for historians and general readers alike, ensuring its lasting importance in the study of this pivotal period in history.
Agnes Smedley, author of Daughter of Earth , worked in and wrote about China from 1928 to 1941. These 18 pieces—all out of print and most unavailable even in public libraries—are based on interviews with revolutionary women. They include descriptions of the massacre of feminists in the Canton commune, of the silk workers of Canton whose solidarity earns them the charge of lesbianism, and of Mother Tsai, a 60-year-old peasant who leads village women in smashing an opium den.
