Favored by Fortune - George W. Watts and the Hills of Durham (Paperback, New edition)

In this collective biography spanning four generations, Howard Covington explores how one prestigious family shaped the development of Piedmont North Carolina, particularly the city of Durham. Covington examines the lives and legacies of George Washington Watts; his son-in-law, John Sprunt Hill; and Hill's son, George Watts Hill, and grandson, George Watts Hill Jr., analyzing the personalities, beliefs, relationships, and life forces that propelled these four men to become leading figures of their generations.
Perhaps best known for such family businesses as Central Carolina Bank, the Carolina Inn, and Watts Hospital, and for their partnership in the American Tobacco Company, Watts and the Hills were also advocates for education, fair banking, credit unions, and health insurance. Active in both local and statewide politics, they worked for major infrastructure changes, including a better highway system and the development of Research Triangle Park, and all left lasting legacies.

General

Imprint:	The University of North Carolina Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	November 2011
First published:	November 2011
Authors:	Howard E. Covington Jr
Dimensions:	235 x 149 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	448
Edition:	New edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-8078-6523-1
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > History of other lands Books > Business & Economics > Business & management > General Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Industrial history Books > History > History of other lands Books > History > History of specific subjects > Industrial history Promotions
LSN:	0-8078-6523-0
Barcode:	9780807865231

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