The Patrons of Husbandry on the Pacific Coast: Being a Complete History of the Origin, Condition and Progress of Agriculture in Different Parts of the World; of the Origin and Growth of the Order of Patrons, with a General and Special Grange Directory, and Full List of Charter Members of the Subordinate Granges of California. Also, of the Foes of the Farmers, Or Monopolies of Land, Water, Transportation and Education; of a Protective Tariff, Currency and BankingBeing A Complete History Of The Origin, Condition And Progress Of Agriculture In Different Parts Of The World; Of The Origin And Growth Of The Order Of Patrons, With A General And Special Grange Directory, And Full List Of The Charter Members Of The Subordinate Granges Of California; Also Of The Foes Of The Farmers, Or Monopolies Of Land, Water, Transportation And Education; Of A Protective Tariff, Currency And Banking. |
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| Title | The Patrons of Husbandry on the Pacific Coast: Being a Complete History of the Origin, Condition and Progress of Agriculture in Different Parts of the World; of the Origin and Growth of the Order of Patrons, with a General and Special Grange Directory, and Full List of Charter Members of the ... Making of America |
| Author | Ezra Slocum Carr |
| Publisher | A. L. Bancroft, 1875 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 17 Feb 2006 |
| ISBN | 1425552803, 9781425552800 |
| Length | 480 pages |
| Subjects | › › History / United States / General |
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