9780265764022 - High Point North Carolina (Classic Reprint) de Farriss, J. J. (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of High Point, North Carolina, a town that transformed itself from a sleepy Southern outpost into a major manufacturing center. The narrative unfolds through the lens of its people, chronicling the rise of the furniture industry and the growth of the city from the late 19th century onward. The author takes us on a journey through the townââ â¢s history, highlighting the key figures who shaped its identity and the entrepreneurial spirit that fueled its expansion. We encounter the visionaries who established the first factories, the industrious workers who powered the mills, and the forward-thinking community leaders who navigated the challenges of rapid growth. Through its detailed account of High Point's journey, the book explores themes of ambition, innovation, and the power of community collaboration. It reveals how a small town, with limited resources and facing a turbulent historical context, could become a model of industrial success. The book serves as a compelling testament to the resilience of the American spirit and the transformative impact of industrialization on the Southern landscape. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.