Explore how a rural Minnesota village and its surrounding farms shape each other. This study examines Braham and the nonprofit balance between farming life and village commerce, offering a clear look at how markets, households, and communities work together.
The book collects observations from the summer of 1913, detailing economic activities, education, civic life, and daily routines. It highlights how a small town serves as a shipping point and shopping hub for surrounding farms, and how farm income, credit, and local stores interact to sustain the region’s livelihood. Readers will gain a grounded view of early 20th‑century rural life, with attention to money flows, work patterns, and the social forces shaping opportunities and choices.
Ideal for readers curious about early rural economics, community life, and the practical realities of building a village economy in a farming region.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive analysis of social and economic forces influencing a rural Minnesota community in the early 20th century. By traversing various aspects of everyday life, the author paints a picture of a society undergoing profound change as traditional farming practices clash with the realities of a post-industrial world. The author's historical account includes an in-depth examination of the region's economy. The shift from subsistence farming to cash crop production, the challenges of agricultural mechanization, and the emergence of dairy farming are explored in detail. The book also delves into the social fabric of the community, examining how the arrival of new immigrants and the growth of local businesses shaped community dynamics. Ultimately, this book provides a valuable snapshot of a specific community at a pivotal moment in history, while offering broader insights into rural transformations that were occurring across the nation at that time. Its detailed portrayal of the interplay between economic and social forces provides a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the evolution of rural America. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330729779_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330729779
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330729779
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)