Henry (Abridged By F. C. R. Douglas) George

About the Author

Henry George, the visionary economist and social reformer, was a pioneering advocate for land value taxation and economic justice in the late 19th century. Born in Philadelphia in 1839, he rose from humble beginnings as a sailor and printer to become one of America's most influential thinkers on inequality and labor rights. George's seminal work, 'Progress and Poverty,' argued that land monopolies were the root of poverty amid progress, inspiring global movements for reform. Abridged editions, such as 'Protection or Free Trade: An Examination of the Tariff Question with Especial Regard to the Interests of Labour' edited by F. C. R. Douglas, distill his incisive critiques of protectionism and free trade, emphasizing their impact on workers. George's eloquent prose and moral fervor continue to resonate, challenging economic orthodoxies and championing the common good until his death in 1897.