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Discover the captivating tale of 'Ghost of Our Grandfather', a mesmerizing exploration of family history and economic challenges. This captivating trade paperback, published in 2022, reveals the remarkable life of a grandfather we never knew—a farmer, Populist, and a pioneering figure during the Great Dakota Boom. His journey sheds light on the struggles and resilience of those who lived through the economic panics of 1873, 1893, 1907, and 1921. As he navigated a world shaped by the complexities of the monetary system, he became a majority shareholder in the Security State Bank of Dante, South Dakota, alongside his son and brother-in-law in 1922, just before tragedy struck. This book poignantly captures the forgotten narratives of the Northern Plains and their relevance to modern-day America. 'Ghost of Our Grandfather' offers invaluable insights into history, economics, and the human spirit. With a brand new condition and ISBN 9781667860800, this trade paperback invites readers to reflect on how the past resonates in today’s society. Immerse yourself in this extraordinary story that demonstrates how history often repeats itself amidst economic upheaval. Order now and unlock a piece of your heritage.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781667860800
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Bookbaby
Description:
A lifetime of questions led us to discover that the grandfather we never knew had led a surprisingly interesting and varied life, having occupied himself as a farmer and a Populist, a town builder and a merchant, a Freethinker and a pioneer of the Great Dakota Boom. He and his contemporaries lived through the panics of 1873, 1893, 1907 and 1921, the root cause for which they correctly determined to be traceable to the manipulations of the monetary system then in play. Somewhat counterintuitively, in 1922, our grandfather, together with his son and brother-in-law, became majority shareholders in Security State Bank of Dante, South Dakota. Less than a year later our grandfather and his son were dead and the estates they had worked so hard to build disappeared bit by bit under the weight of debt and a deteriorating rural economy. Our grandfather's story, like so many it mirrors, is the forgotten story of the Northern Plains and how that story figured into the severe economic and political crisis of postbellum America. It is a story that is now repeating itself across America, for much the same reasons.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781667860800
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Bookbaby
Description:
A lifetime of questions led us to discover that the grandfather we never knew had led a surprisingly interesting and varied life, having occupied himself as a farmer and a Populist, a town builder and a merchant, a Freethinker and a pioneer of the Great Dakota Boom. He and his contemporaries lived through the panics of 1873, 1893, 1907 and 1921, the root cause for which they correctly determined to be traceable to the manipulations of the monetary system then in play. Somewhat counterintuitively, in 1922, our grandfather, together with his son and brother-in-law, became majority shareholders in Security State Bank of Dante, South Dakota. Less than a year later our grandfather and his son were dead and the estates they had worked so hard to build disappeared bit by bit under the weight of debt and a deteriorating rural economy. Our grandfather's story, like so many it mirrors, is the forgotten story of the Northern Plains and how that story figured into the severe economic and political crisis of postbellum America. It is a story that is now repeating itself across America, for much the same reasons.