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Marching Men

by Sherwood Anderson

First published
1917
Reading level
Easy
Price
Free

About the book

"Marching Men" by Sherwood Anderson is a novel published in 1917. Norman "Beaut" McGregor grows up disgusted by the powerlessness of coal miners in his hometown. After fleeing to Chicago, he discovers a radical vision: organizing workers through synchronized marching. As he pursues his dream of imposing order on chaos, McGregor navigates romantic entanglements and legal battles while developing his militant philosophy. The novel explores labor organization, the eradication of disorder, and the role of exceptional individuals in society.

  • City and town life
  • Chicago (Ill.)
  • Labor leaders
  • Coal mines and mining

Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #7045. Marching Men on Wikipedia.

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