Includes bibliographical references (p. 233-245) and index.
Contents
1. The Republican persuasion : an ideology in flux -- 2. Grange founder as farmer -- 3. The Benton County Agricultural Society and the roots of the Grange -- 4. Northwood : liberal Republican opportunity and the reality of failure -- 5. Disillusionment and new hope -- 6. An idea takes shape -- 7. The Grange is born -- 8. The rising tide -- 9. Crest and decline of the Granger movement -- 10. A society of farmers -- 11. Brothers at odds : the Grange in conflict.