John Motley Morehead And The Development Of North Carolina, 1796-1866 (1922)

""John Motley Morehead and the Development of North Carolina, 1796-1866"" is a historical biography written by Burton Alva Konkle and first published in 1922. The book chronicles the life and achievements of John Motley Morehead, a prominent figure in North Carolina politics and business during the 19th century. Morehead served as the state's governor from 1841 to 1845 and played a key role in the state's economic growth and development during his tenure. Konkle's book explores Morehead's early life, his rise to political prominence, and his contributions to the development of North Carolina's transportation infrastructure, including the construction of the state's first railroad. The book also delves into Morehead's personal life, including his family, his religious beliefs, and his relationships with other prominent figures of the time. Overall, ""John Motley Morehead and the Development of North Carolina, 1796-1866"" provides a detailed and informative account of an important figure in North Carolina history and his contributions to the state's growth and prosperity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.