History Of The Grange In York County (1922)

By John Chick Murray

Book Overview

""History of the Grange in York County"" is a book written by John Chick Murray in 1922. The book is a comprehensive account of the Grange movement in York County, Pennsylvania, and its impact on the local agricultural community. The Grange, also known as the Order of Patrons of Husbandry, was a fraternal organization founded in 1867 to promote the interests of farmers and rural communities. The book covers the early history of the Grange in York County, including its founding and early growth. It also discusses the various activities and initiatives undertaken by the organization, such as agricultural education, cooperative buying and selling, and political advocacy. Murray provides detailed accounts of the Grange's involvement in local and state politics, including its support for the temperance movement and its opposition to the monopolistic practices of large corporations. In addition to its historical content, the book also includes biographical sketches of prominent Grange members in York County, as well as photographs and illustrations of Grange events and activities. Overall, ""History of the Grange in York County"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Grange movement and its impact on rural America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.Comprising A History Of Each Subordinate Grange, A History Of York Pomona Grange.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166026531
• ISBN13: 9781166026530
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 158 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"