General Benjamin Smith
Subtitle: a biography of the North Carolina governor
By: Alan D. Watson
Publisher: McFarland & Co.
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 249
ISBN-13: 9780786461561
Subjects: Politics and government; Governors; Biography
Description: "Benjamin Smith came from a distinguished South Carolina family and acquired wealth in the Cape Fear region as a member of the planter class. Smith was active in public life, in county government and as a legislator in state politics. He promoted public schools, the University of North Carolina, domestic manufacturing, banking, penal reform, and internal improvements"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 233-241) and index.