This biography is about one of North Carolina's early governors, an
advocate for public education in the post-Colonial period. Benjamin
Smith (1757-1826) came from a distinguished South Carolina family
and acquired enormous wealth in the Cape Fear region as a member of
the planter class. Like his elite white peers, Smith was active in
public life, in county government and as a legislator in state
politics. He promoted public schools, the University of North
Carolina, domestic manufacturing, banking, penal reform, and
internal improvements. Earning the nickname "General" because of
his militia activities, he rose to governorship but ended up dying
in poverty.
General
| Imprint: |
McFarland & Company
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
February 2011 |
| First published: |
March 2011 |
| Authors: |
Alan D. Watson
|
| Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 20mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
255 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-7864-6156-1 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
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| LSN: |
0-7864-6156-X |
| Barcode: |
9780786461561 |
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