Preface to Peasantry: A Tale of Two Black Belt Counties is a book written by Arthur Franklin Raper. It is a sociological study of the rural South in the 1930s, focusing on two counties in Alabama's Black Belt region. The book explores the lives of poor white and black farmers, their struggles with poverty, and the impact of the Great Depression on their lives. Raper's analysis is based on his own field research and interviews with local residents. The book provides a detailed account of the social and economic conditions of the region, including the role of sharecropping, tenant farming, and the cotton industry. It also examines the racial tensions and segregation prevalent in the region at the time. Overall, Preface to Peasantry is a compelling and insightful study of the rural South during a critical period in American history.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.
