A Kind of Fate
Subtitle: Agricultural Change in Virginia, 1861-1920
Publisher: Iowa State University Press
Published: June 30, 2000
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9780813825694
Subjects: Agriculture & Farming; American history: c 1800 to c 1900; American history: from c 1900 -; History of specific subjects; 20th century; c 1800 to c 1900; History - General History; Agricultural History; U.S. History - Civil War And Reconstruction (1860-1877); Virginia; History; United States - Civil War; History: World; Agriculture & Animal Husbandry - General; United States - 19th Century; United States - State & Local; Agriculture; United States - State & Local - General; Agriculture - General
Description: "A Kind of Fate: Agricultural Change in Virginia, 1861-1920 addresses how modern agriculture in Virginia developed as a result of widening social acceptance of government intervention in agricultural affairs; an infusion of capital from increasing commodity prices, land values, and credit; and biological research to combat diseases. In addition to descriptive quotes from the period, poignant photographs capture the essence of these farmers' daily trials and triumphs."--Jacket.