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A Builder Of The New South: Being The Story Of The Life Work Of Daniel Augustus Tompkins

A Builder Of The New South: Being The Story Of The Life Work Of Daniel Augustus Tompkins

Winston, George Tayloe

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Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesRegional: South

ISBN10: 1163114588
ISBN13: 9781163114582
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 414
Weight: 1.21
Height: 0.85 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Builder Of The New South: Being The Story Of The Life Work Of Daniel Augustus Tompkins by George Tayloe Winston is a biography of Daniel Augustus Tompkins, a prominent figure in the development of the American South during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book chronicles Tompkins' life, from his early years in North Carolina to his rise as a successful businessman and community leader in Charlotte, North Carolina. Tompkins was a visionary who recognized the potential of the South and worked tirelessly to promote economic growth and social progress in the region. He was a pioneer in the textile industry, founding several mills and factories that helped to transform the South into a manufacturing powerhouse. He was also a philanthropist and civic leader, working to improve education, healthcare, and infrastructure in his community and beyond.Winston's biography provides a comprehensive and engaging account of Tompkins' life and legacy. Drawing on extensive research and interviews with Tompkins' family and associates, Winston paints a vivid picture of a man who was both a shrewd businessman and a compassionate humanitarian. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American South, the textile industry, or the life of one of its most influential figures.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.

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