One Town, Many Voices: A History of Davidson, North Carolina

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By Ralph Levering *72

Published Jan. 21, 2016

(Davidson Historical Society) This book explores the history of Davidson, a quintessential college town in the greater Charlotte region of North Carolina. Beginning with a prologue that discusses the founding of Davidson College and the town, the book covers the story through the early 2000s. Levering is Vail Professor of History at Davidson College, and is the author or co-author of eight previous books.

 

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