Hurt, R. Douglas
Agriculture in the Midwest, 1815-1900
- ISBN 13:
- 9781496233493
- author:
- Hurt, R. Douglas
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- University of Nebraska Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The American Midwest during the period from 1815 to 1900 was a paradoxical land for settlers. While some found the region provided the bountiful life they dreamed of, others experienced disappointment and social prejudice. This authoritative survey of midwestern agriculture explores how the region transformed into the country's garden spot and the nation's heart of agricultural production over an eighty-five-year period. The author examines the history of midwestern agriculture during wartime, utopian isolation, and colonization, as well as political unrest, to contextualize various facets of the region's past. By focusing on the development of agricultural life for midwestern farmers, the book sheds light on what this meant for the region and nation, providing a nuanced understanding of the complex history of American agriculture during this pivotal period.
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