The Nicholson, Meredith 1866-1947 creator Tittle, Walter 1883-1966 text utu 2021 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Valley of Democracy" by Meredith Nicholson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the social, political, and cultural landscapes of the American Midwest, particularly focusing on the attitudes and aspirations of the region's inhabitants. The book seems poised to delve into the connection between the citizens, referred to as "Folks," and their role in shaping democratic ideals and practices in a rapidly changing world. The opening of the text introduces the reader to a conversation between the narrator and a friend, who critiques the distance between the Eastern elites and the ordinary people of the Midwest. This discussion sets up a central theme of the text: the perceived condescension of the East towards the West and the identity of the common people. The narrator's friend passionately invokes the term "Folks," emphasizing their humanity and significance beyond mere statistics, and highlights the distinct social characteristics that define the individuals who inhabit the Middle West. Through rich descriptions and anecdotes, the author seeks to illuminate the experiences that contribute to the region's unique sense of democracy, community, and social interaction. (This is an automatically generated summary.) The folks and their folksiness -- Types and diversions -- The farmer of the Middle West -- Chicago -- The Middle West in politics -- The spirit of the West. Release date is 2021-03-23 D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Mississippi River Valley -- Social life and customs F350.5 Original publication data not identified 42030314 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64910 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64910 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134510.0 64910