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Join Historic Bookmarks - The Official Book Club of Mecklenburg County Historic Landmarks Department for a discussion of Like a Family: The Making of a Southern Cotton Mill World. Six historians teamed up to conduct hundreds of interviews with working-class residents across Mecklenburg County and the Piedmont for this fascinating look at the cotton mill industry that drove Charlotte's rapid development during the late 19th and much of the 20th centuries. Historic Landmarks Director Stewart Gray will lead the book club discussion of this significant chapter in Mecklenburg County history. Reading the book is strongly encouraged but not necessary. Use discount code 01UNCP30 at checkout for a 30% discount when you purchase the book directly from the publisher, UNC Press.

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