""Power In Mississippi: A History Of Mississippi Power And Light"" is a comprehensive account of the development of the electric power industry in the state of Mississippi. Written by Rex I. Brown, the book explores the history of Mississippi Power and Light, one of the state's largest utilities, from its founding in the early 20th century to the present day. The book begins by examining the early years of the company, when it was struggling to establish itself in a rapidly changing industry. It then goes on to trace the ...
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""Power In Mississippi: A History Of Mississippi Power And Light"" is a comprehensive account of the development of the electric power industry in the state of Mississippi. Written by Rex I. Brown, the book explores the history of Mississippi Power and Light, one of the state's largest utilities, from its founding in the early 20th century to the present day. The book begins by examining the early years of the company, when it was struggling to establish itself in a rapidly changing industry. It then goes on to trace the company's growth and expansion through the decades, as it adapted to new technologies and changing market conditions. Along the way, the book explores the many challenges that the company faced, including regulatory hurdles, labor disputes, and the occasional natural disaster.Throughout the book, Brown also examines the broader social and economic context in which Mississippi Power and Light operated. He discusses the impact of the company's policies and practices on the communities it served, as well as the ways in which the company was affected by larger political and economic trends.Overall, ""Power In Mississippi"" is a fascinating and detailed history of one of the state's most important companies. It will be of interest to anyone interested in the history of the electric power industry, as well as those interested in the broader social and economic history of Mississippi.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.
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Good Condition. No Dust Jacket. Size: Octavo (standard book size); Light soiling on edge of front wrapper, staples a little rusted. The Newcomen Society of North America was chartered in 1961, following the earlier establishment in 1923 of the Newcomen Society in England. The focus is on "material history, as distinguished from political history". This includes education, business, banking, railroads, utilities, insurance, & other enterprises contributing to the progress of society. Second impression of the First Edition. Size: Octavo (standard book size). 24 pages. Illustrator: Woodcuts. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1 pound or less. Category: Engineering, Industrial, Trade; Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request.
