Making Catfish Bait out of Government Boys: The Fight against Cattle Ticks and the Transformation of the Yeoman South (Environmental History and the American South)
by Claire Strom
Chronicles the fight against cattle ticks and how eradication efforts reshaped Southern agriculture, society, and the environment in the early twentieth century.
About This Book
This book examines the efforts to eliminate cattle ticks in the American South and the resulting changes to rural life and farming practices.
It highlights the intersection of science, policy, and regional transformation during a pivotal era in agricultural history.
The narrative focuses on the broader social and environmental consequences of these public health initiatives.
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