Excerpt from Electricity Comes to Rural America
Only urban folkssnapped switches to move wheels and get light, or do the wash, or bake a cake, or make elevators move. Farm families knew the toil of the pump handle, the hot sadiron and the treadle-powered grind stone. They grew up in a coal-oil world where man lived by the sweat of his brow.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book paints a vivid picture of the transformative impact of rural electrification in America. The author transports readers to a time when farming was synonymous with laborious manual tasks and rural life lacked the conveniences enjoyed by city dwellers. The narrative traces the remarkable journey of the Rural Electrification Administration (REA), established in 1935, and its pivotal role in bringing electricity to the countryside. Through compelling anecdotes and historical insights, the author showcases the challenges faced and overcome in electrifying rural America. The book delves into the innovative engineering solutions, cooperative efforts, and unwavering determination that made electricity accessible to millions of farms. It explores the profound impact of this technological advancement on farming practices, productivity, and the overall quality of life in rural communities. The book's exploration of rural electrification goes beyond infrastructure, examining its social and economic consequences. It highlights the creation of new job opportunities, the revitalization of rural communities, and the empowerment of farm families. The author's insightful analysis reveals how electricity served as a catalyst for progress, bridging the gap between urban and rural America and fostering a more equitable and prosperous society. Ultimately, this book offers a compelling testament to the power of human ingenuity and collective action in shaping a brighter future. 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 9781334715310_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334715310
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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-9781334715310
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)