Author: NATIONAL GRANGE
Title: Journal of Proceedings Thirty-First Session of the National Grange of the Patrons of Husbandry
Description: Harrisburg, PA: National Grange, 1897. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Paperback. This is a small format paperback book with cardstock covers and side stapling. The book is in Fair condition and was issued without a dust jacket. The spine of the book has tearing to the joints and has been repaired with clear tape by a former owner. The covers have several edge tears and small chips missing. There is a previous owner's ink stamped name on the front cover. The text pages are in generally clean condition, but noticeably toned due to the acid content of the paper. Both covers and text pages are brittle. "The Grange, officially referred to as The National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry, is a fraternal organization in the United States that encourages families to band together to promote the economic and political well-being of the community and agriculture. The Grange, founded after the Civil War in 1867, is the oldest American agricultural advocacy group with a national scope. The Grange actively lobbied state legislatures and Congress for political goals, such as the Granger Laws to lower rates charged by railroads, and rural free mail delivery by the Post Office. ". Fair .

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