""The Wheat Market and the Farmer in Minnesota, 1858-1900"" by Henrietta Melia Larson is a comprehensive study of the wheat market and its impact on farmers in Minnesota during the late 19th century. The book explores the economic, social, and political factors that shaped the wheat industry in Minnesota, including the development of transportation and communication networks, the emergence of large-scale farming operations, and the rise of market speculation.Larson analyzes the experiences of individual farmers, examining ...
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""The Wheat Market and the Farmer in Minnesota, 1858-1900"" by Henrietta Melia Larson is a comprehensive study of the wheat market and its impact on farmers in Minnesota during the late 19th century. The book explores the economic, social, and political factors that shaped the wheat industry in Minnesota, including the development of transportation and communication networks, the emergence of large-scale farming operations, and the rise of market speculation.Larson analyzes the experiences of individual farmers, examining their struggles to adapt to changing market conditions and their attempts to organize and advocate for their interests. She also considers the role of government policies, such as the Homestead Act and the establishment of the Minnesota Agricultural Society, in shaping the agricultural landscape of the state.Through extensive research and analysis of primary sources, including diaries, letters, and government documents, Larson provides a detailed and nuanced account of the challenges faced by Minnesota farmers during this period of rapid economic and social change. ""The Wheat Market and the Farmer in Minnesota, 1858-1900"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of agriculture and the development of the American Midwest.Studies In History, Economics, And Public Law, V122, No. 2, Whole No. 269.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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