Mud, Blood, and Ghosts - Populism, Eugenics, and Spiritualism in the American West

Populism has become a global movement associated with nationalism and strong-man politicians, but its root causes remain elusive. Mud, Blood, and Ghosts exposes one deep root in the soil of the American Great Plains. It is a thoughtful, creative, and deeply researched story about the origins of populism in the United States, and its anti-immigrant and racist attitudes.