Thorough in research and meticulous in detail, the author has enriched this volume with a wealth of historic setting, human interest, and colorful anecdotes which have relieved it of the tedium that to often characterizes industrial and historical works. The information is presented in three parts: first, the fascinating early history; second, details of unbelieveable accomplishment in building the "deliberately planned" city; and finally, the absorbing descriptions of each major industry already thriving there. Included are the Tennessee Eastman Corporation, the Kingsport Press, Holliston Mills, and the Mead Fibre Company. Over thirty illustrations add to the reader's enjoyment.
Long's interest in the development of Kingsport began when he came to the city in 1920 as port owner, managing editor, and editor of the Kingsport Times. His skills as a newspaperman are manifest throughout this well-written work.
Thoroughly researched and meticulously detailed, this volume reveals a wealth of details on the historic setting, human interests, and colorful anecdotes of Kingsport. The information is presented in three parts: first, the fascinating early history; second, details of unbelievable accomplishment in building the “deliberately planned” city; and finally, the absorbing descriptions of each major industry already thriving there. Businesses include the Tennessee Eastman Corporation, the Kingsport Press, Holliston Mills, and the Mead Fibre Company.
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