A short history of Greenville / Judith T. Bainbridge.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bainbridge, Judith T. (Judith Townsend), author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Greenville (S.C.)--History.

Greenville (S.C.).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (210 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Columbia, South Carolina : University of South Carolina Press, [2024]

Summary:

This book provides a comprehensive history of Greenville, South Carolina, from its early days as part of the Carolina Frontier to its development into a modern city. It covers key periods such as the establishment of Greenville in the late 18th century, its growth during the industrialization era, and significant events like wars and desegregation. The author, Judith T. Bainbridge, aims to highlight the socio-economic and cultural evolution of the city, offering insights into the challenges and transformations it faced over time. The book is intended for readers interested in American history and regional development, providing detailed accounts and historical context. Generated by AI.

Contents:

The Wild West, 1766-83

Becoming Greenville, 1783-1815

"A negligible place," 1815-31

"A flourishing little town," 1831-60

Decade of decisions, 1850s

War and Reconstruction, 1860-76

Joining the new South, 1878-1900

Building the Textile Crescent, 1895-1915

Stirring the civic consciousness, 1897-1916

The war, the flu, and the homefront, 1916-20

Boom and bust, 1920-40

War and postwar, 1940-60

Desegregation and the decline of Main Street, 1960-70

Reinventing Greenville, 1970-95

Twenty-first century wonder, 1995-2023.

Notes:

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Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781643364681

1643364685

OCLC:

1433224283