The Tennessee: The New River: Civil War to TVA (Southern Classics) (Southern Classics Series)

The Tennessee #2

by Donald Davidson

From the landing of Federal troops at the Tennessee-Ohio confluence to the new river of the TVA, whose dams "stand athwart the valley in Egyptian impassivity," this volume completes the story of the transformation of a river and of the culture it nourished.

394 pages, Paperback

First published January 25, 1992

About the author

Not to be confused with Philosopher Donald Davidson or Donald Davidson

Reviews

[Drew Norwood · Rating 4 out of 5]

Donald Davidson was a one-of-a-kind historian. This volume includes: an unexpected preface from Russell Kirk, a quick look at the Civil War battles in the vicinity of the Tennessee River, and the importance of that river for federal operations during the War; the Scopes Monkey trial; the origin, early pushes, and eventual creation of the TVA; and the TVA’s makeup and operations, as well as its massive impact on the Tennessee valley.

[Jared · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting enough history of the Tennessee valley. A bit too sympathetic to Confederate ideology and continued racism although this was written in 1940s. TVA history is very interesting, but at times too thorough to be enjoyed.