Noonday Exigencies In America (1871)

By Hinton Rowan Helper

Book Overview

Noonday Exigencies in America is a book written by Hinton Rowan Helper in 1871. The book is a political and social commentary on the state of America during the Reconstruction era after the Civil War. Helper was a Southern-born writer who had previously written a book called The Impending Crisis of the South, which argued against slavery and the economic dependence of the South on the North.In Noonday Exigencies in America, Helper continues his critique of the South and its economic and social systems. He argues that the South needs to modernize and industrialize in order to compete with the North and other countries. He also argues for the need for a strong central government to regulate the economy and protect the rights of workers.The book is divided into three parts. The first part focuses on the economic and social conditions in the South, including the legacy of slavery and the effects of the Civil War. The second part focuses on the need for industrialization and modernization in the South, including the development of railroads and other infrastructure. The third part focuses on political and social reforms that Helper believes are necessary for the country to move forward, including the need for a strong central government and the protection of workers' rights.Overall, Noonday Exigencies in America is a passionate and insightful critique of the state of America during the Reconstruction era. Helper's arguments for modernization and reform are still relevant today, and the book remains an important historical document.With An Appendix To Be Read In Advance Of The Text, In The Perusal Of These Pages, By All Such Inattentive Persons As May Have Been, Some Years Ago In The Habit Of Reading With Eyes Askant.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: 1437078796
• ISBN13: 9781437078794
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"