Noonday Exigencies In America (1871)

Focusing on the Reconstruction era, this book offers a critical examination of the South's economic and social conditions following the Civil War. Helper advocates for the South's modernization and industrialization to compete with the North, emphasizing the need for a robust central government to oversee economic reforms and protect workers' rights. Divided into three parts, the work addresses the legacy of slavery, infrastructure development, and essential political reforms. Its insights remain relevant, making it a significant historical document.