This is the story of the human effort that went into completing one of the most complex feats of engineering in Alabama history - the building of four major hydroelectric dams by the Alabama Power Company. It looks at the impact of such industrialization on the people of Alabama.
This prominent planter, patriarch of his Highland Scots clan in America and the ranking general from Georgia in the Continental army, is often simply known as the man who mortally wounded Button Gwinnett. This biography fleshes out the man who lived during a crucial period in history.
The brief lives and untimely deaths of some of the most fascinating and celebrated personalities -- singers, actors, authors, sportsmen -- of this century.
Barbra Streisand's legendary singing voice has thrilled audiences for decades. Since this beloved star is one of the most intensely private personalities in show business, fans will learn a lot they didn't know in this tribute--from her childhood in Brooklyn to her most recent concert tour. Includes complete filmography, discography, and ...
Now, with more than thirty Top 40 hits, numerous platinum albums, film scores, television specials, and dozens of worldwide tours to his credit, there is finally a book that celebrates the formidable achievements of this multitalented superstar.
One of the most visible and vocal actresses of all time, Katharine Hepburn has graced both stage and screen for over 50 years. The model of strength and perseverance in the human spirit, she has overcome obstacles in both her personal life and career and made herself one of the world's brightest stars. 135 color & b&w photos.
The WPA guide to Alabama provides a snapshot of 1930s Alabama life and culture. It features essays on the history, economy, people, folkways, education and other characteristics of the state as well as general information about the towns and cities.
This study reviews how the four streams of the Alabama River system - which flow for more than 900 miles through the state - have shaped the lives of those living along their banks, and how people have used them. The Coosa, Tallapoosa, Cahaba and Alabama are now both harnessed and polluted.
Industrialist Henry C. Goodrich came from the small-town culture of the Depression Era South, worked his way through college, served in World War II, and returned to Dixie to get a job and raise a family. Over the next four decades he succeeded at careers at Rust Engineering, Inland Container Corporation, and Southern Natural Resources Company. An ...
James Edward Oglethorpe (1696-1785) is generally credited with being the founder of Georgia and a dominant force among the Trustees overseeing the colony. Despite the attempts of historians and biographers to understand him and his role, many questions remain unanswered. Our view of him is typical of our view of many key figures in the history of ...
This is the story of the lives and political careers of three men - Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, and George Walton - who attained prominence within that struggle and who acquired undying fame by representing Georgia in the congress that adopted the Declaration of Independence.
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