History of the Grange movement, or The farmer's war against monopolies: being a full and authentic account of the struggles of the American farmers against the extortions of the railroad companies. with: A history of the rise and progress of the order of patrons of husbandry, its objects, present condition and prospects. To which is added: Sketches of the leading Grangers. Ills, with 60 fine engravings and prts. of leading Grangers /

The rise of progress of American railroads -- History of the "land grab" -- Watered stocks -- The consolidation process -- The transportation tax swindle -- Railroad tyranny -- The capture of the courts -- Railroad legislation -- Railroad stock gambling -- The great railroad panic -- Wild cat railroads -- The case of the northern pacific railroad -- Danger ahead -- Operations of the coal ring -- The agricultural classes and their wrongs -- The middle-men -- The railroads and the farmers -- The story of Farmer Green's reaper -- Farmer Smith speaks his mind -- Views of a Wisconsin farmer -- How the government robs the farmers -- The remedy -- Organization of the order -- Composition of the Granges -- The laws of the order -- The grange as a means of protection -- Social aspect of the Grange -- The lessons of the Grange -- The cooperative feature -- The future of the Grange -- Leading Grangers.Mode of access: Internet