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Electrifying the Rural American West
Central Connecticut State University
In Electrifying the Rural American West, Central history Professor Leah Glaser explores the expansion of electricity westward in the beginning of the twentieth century. Using three case studies, Glaser describes how power came to these rural communities, which the power companies had deemed too unprofitable to put on “the grid”. She also explores the impact on lifestyle, culture, and economics in rural communities as they fought for and eventually gained electricity.
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