The Black Patch War - Hardcover

by John G. Miller (Author)

The Black Patch War is a historical non-fiction book written by John G. Miller. The book is set in the late 19th and early 20th century in western Kentucky and tells the story of the tobacco wars that took place in the region during that time.The book explores the conflict between the tobacco farmers and the American Tobacco Company, which was attempting to monopolize the tobacco industry. The farmers formed a cooperative to protect their interests, but the American Tobacco Company used its power and influence to break up the cooperative and force the farmers to sell their tobacco at lower prices.The conflict escalated into violence, with the farmers forming a vigilante group known as the Night Riders who would burn tobacco warehouses and attack those who worked for the American Tobacco Company. The book describes the tactics used by both sides and the impact the conflict had on the local community.The Black Patch War is a detailed and well-researched account of a little-known period in American history. It sheds light on the struggles of the working-class farmers and the power dynamics at play in the tobacco industry. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, the tobacco industry, or the labor movement.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.