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Title: The Agrarian Crusade: A Chronicle of the Farmer in Politics
Note: Chronicles of America series; v. 45
Summary: "The Agrarian Crusade: A Chronicle of the Farmer in Politics" by Solon J. Buck is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the political movements and agitations of American farmers, exploring their struggles and efforts to reclaim their influence and improve their circumstances during a period of significant economic upheaval and transition in the United States. The book spans the historical narrative from the Granger movement through various phases, including the Greenback and Populist movements, ultimately highlighting farmers' quest for greater representation and rights in the face of corporate and governmental indifference. At the start of the text, the author provides insights into the factors that led to the emergence of the Grange, a pivotal organization representing farmers' interests. It begins with a discussion of Oliver Hudson Kelley's observations of Southern farmers' struggles post-Civil War, which sparked the idea of a cooperative agricultural order. Kelley and several associates founded the Grange, aiming for social and intellectual advancement without immediate political intervention. The initial chapters recount the Granger's establishment, its early trials and successes, and the broader agricultural discontent that manifested into a series of social movements. The narrative emphasizes the significance of solidarity among farmers and illustrates the evolution of their activism as they navigated economic despair and sought to reclaim their agency in an increasingly industrial and corporate landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Buck, Solon J. (Solon Justus), 1884-1962
EBook No.: 2899
Published: Nov 1, 2001
Downloads: 63
Language: English
Subject: Agriculture -- United States -- Societies, etc.
Subject: United States -- Politics and government -- 1865-
Subject: Political parties -- United States
LoCC: History: America: United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Agrarian Crusade: A Chronicle of the Farmer in Politics
Note: Chronicles of America series; v. 45
Summary: "The Agrarian Crusade: A Chronicle of the Farmer in Politics" by Solon J. Buck is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the political movements and agitations of American farmers, exploring their struggles and efforts to reclaim their influence and improve their circumstances during a period of significant economic upheaval and transition in the United States. The book spans the historical narrative from the Granger movement through various phases, including the Greenback and Populist movements, ultimately highlighting farmers' quest for greater representation and rights in the face of corporate and governmental indifference. At the start of the text, the author provides insights into the factors that led to the emergence of the Grange, a pivotal organization representing farmers' interests. It begins with a discussion of Oliver Hudson Kelley's observations of Southern farmers' struggles post-Civil War, which sparked the idea of a cooperative agricultural order. Kelley and several associates founded the Grange, aiming for social and intellectual advancement without immediate political intervention. The initial chapters recount the Granger's establishment, its early trials and successes, and the broader agricultural discontent that manifested into a series of social movements. The narrative emphasizes the significance of solidarity among farmers and illustrates the evolution of their activism as they navigated economic despair and sought to reclaim their agency in an increasingly industrial and corporate landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Buck, Solon J. (Solon Justus), 1884-1962
EBook No.: 2899
Published: Nov 1, 2001
Downloads: 63
Language: English
Subject: Agriculture -- United States -- Societies, etc.
Subject: United States -- Politics and government -- 1865-
Subject: Political parties -- United States
LoCC: History: America: United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.