The War Of The Standards (1896)

""The War of the Standards"" is a historical novel written by Albion Winegar Tourgee and published in 1896. The book is set in the late 1800s during a time when the United States was undergoing significant technological and industrial changes. The story follows the lives of two families, the Fairbanks and the Wainwrights, who are caught up in a bitter conflict over the adoption of a new standard for weights and measures.The Fairbanks family, who are industrialists and manufacturers of weighing scales, are in favor of the adoption of the metric system, which they believe will bring uniformity and efficiency to trade and commerce. The Wainwrights, on the other hand, are farmers and small business owners who are opposed to the metric system, which they see as a threat to their traditional way of life.As the conflict between the two families intensifies, it becomes clear that there are larger forces at play. The political and economic interests of powerful corporations and politicians are manipulating the situation for their own gain, and the Fairbanks and Wainwrights find themselves caught up in a much larger struggle.""The War of the Standards"" is a gripping tale of conflict and intrigue, set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing America. Tourgee's vivid descriptions of the characters and their lives provide a fascinating insight into the social and economic tensions of the era. The book remains a classic of American literature, and a testament to the power of storytelling to illuminate the complexities of 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.