I Change Worlds: The Remaking of an American. Introduction by Barbara Wilson. Letter from Lincoln Steffens. Preface by author. by Strong, Anna Louise - 1979

New York: Seal Press, 1979. Book. VG. Soft cover. First Seal Press edition( from 1935 Henry Holt edition). xxi, 422pp., List of illustrations, Introduction, Letter of Lincoln Steffens to author, Preface,24 monochrome illustrations, list of books by author, index. 8vo/22cm. Paper, light wear, back panel slightly soiled, ffep and facing paage foxed from prior insert, otherwise internally fine. VG. Anna Louise Strong (1885-1970) the personal story of this extraordinary American radical intellectual caught up in the early passion for Soviet communism, later for Chinese communism. A gripping story and a window into the radical optimism of the early twenties when many idealistic Americans flocked to Russia determined to help the social and political revolution, only a small proportion of them real Comunists.The Seal Press was then a new venture run by three women of whom Barbara Wilson was one. Her 12 page introduction and testimonial to this amazing woman is worth reading..