Title: The gilded leaf : triumph, tragedy, and tobacco : three generations of the R.J. Reynolds family and fortune /
Authors: Reynolds, Patrick.; Shachtman, Tom, 1942-
Publisher: Little, Brown,
Year: 1989
Subjects: Reynolds family.; R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company History.; Tobacco industry United States History.
Abstract: The story of the Reynolds family moves from the triumphs of corporate genius Richard Joshua to the scandal that plagued his children and grandchildren.
Contents: pt. 1. Making the fortune. Planters -- R.J. and Abram -- On the rise -- Plug wars -- Under the trust -- King of tobacco -- Katharine and Ed -- pt. 2. Playboys. Fly-boys -- Smith and Libby -- The mystery -- Dick and Blitz -- Politics -- Going to war -- pt. 3. Into the darkness. Starting over: Marianne -- In danger: Muriel -- Seeking peace: Annemarie -- Zach and Patrick.