The Book Shed

Signed, inscribed byu the author on the front endpaper, previous owner's name a bit of shelf wear, dust jacket has several small tears and some spotting. A history of The Grange in America 1867 - 1947 by their High Priest Emeritus. 8vo. Hard Cover. From Wikipedia: "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. Major accomplishments credited to Grange advocacy include passage of the Granger Laws and the establishment of rural free mail delivery.