The Political Career of W. Kerr Scott: The Squire from Haw River

by Julian Pleasants

Book Overview

When W. Kerr Scott (1896--1958) began his campaign for the North Carolina gubernatorial seat in 1948, his opponents derided his candidacy as a farce. However, the plainspoken dairy farmer quickly gathered loyal supporters and mobilized a grassroots attack on the entrenched interests that had long controlled the state government, winning the race in a historic upset.

In this meticulously researched book, Julian Pleasants provides readers with...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813177553
• ISBN13: 9780813177557
• Release Date: July 2019
• Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
• Length: 414 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 8.9"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher