9781334754616 - The Granger Movement in Illinois (Classic Reprint) de Paine, Arthur Elijah (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the evolution of the farmers' movement in the late-19th century United States, centered around the Patrons of Husbandry. The Grange, as it was commonly called, emerged as a vehicle for the expression of farmers' frustrations with the exploitative practices of railroads and middlemen. The author delves into the formation, rise, and eventual decline of the Grange, situating its trajectory within the broader context of anti-corporate sentiment and agrarian activism. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the Grange's efforts to secure fairer treatment for farmers, highlighting its strategies, successes, and challenges. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.