The Rise and Fall of Anarchy in America: From Its Incipient Stage to the First Bomb Thrown in Chicago

Published in 1888, 'The Rise and Fall of Anarchy in America' by George N. McLean provides a historical account of anarchism's emergence in the United States, with a particular focus on the Haymarket Massacre of 1886. The book details the socio-political climate in Chicago that fostered anarchist sentiments, the key figures involved, and the violent events that unfolded, including the trials of those implicated in the conspiracy. McLean's work is notable for its in-depth exploration of the tensions between labor movements and law enforcement during this turbulent period in American history.