Flax. Shall it be free or protected? A Consideration of Facts and Reasons Showing That the American Farmer Will not Raise Flax for Manufacturing Purposes Even When Protected by High Import Duties

<p>Flax. Shall it be 'free' or 'protected'? examines the economic conditions affecting flax production in the late 19th-century United States. Leeson J.R. & Company delve into the debate over whether flax cultivation and manufacturing should be subject to import duties or allowed to operate under free market principles. The book argues that American farmers are unlikely to grow flax for manufacturing even with protectionist measures such as high import duties.</p><p>This historical analysis provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by the American agricultural sector during a period of significant industrial and economic change. It presents a detailed consideration of the facts and reasoning surrounding the flax industry offering a glimpse into the complexities of economic policy and its impact on agricultural practices. A fascinating read for those interested in American economic history and the evolution of agricultural policy.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>