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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book presents an overview of the conditions of farmers, trades, and laborers in North Carolina at the turn of the 20th century. The author examines the agricultural industry, discussing the relative prosperity and challenges faced by farmers while also discussing the transition to smaller farms and the mechanization of farming. It explores the state of the trades, noting that skilled labor is scarce, and addresses the need for immigration to supplement the workforce. The book provides insight into the challenges faced by wage earners, including the lack of reliable labor and the need for increased wages, cost of living, and working conditions. The author argues that the state needs to focus on improving education and attracting immigrants to bolster the workforce, while also transitioning to more labor-saving machinery. This book offers a valuable glimpse into the economic and social conditions of North Carolina during a period of significant change. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.