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Holland Thompson
1873–1940
Best known for writing about the American South in a time of rapid change, this historian also helped bring knowledge to younger readers through major reference works. His books connect regional history with the bigger story of industry, education, and modern America.
2 Audiobooks
The Age of Invention: A Chronicle of Mechanical Conquest
by Holland Thompson
The New South: A Chronicle of Social and Industrial Evolution
by Holland Thompson
About the author
Born in Randolph County, North Carolina, in 1873, Holland McTyeire Thompson was an American historian and author whose work often focused on the New South. Reliable biographical sources describe him as a scholar of Southern history, and his writing is still associated with clear, accessible accounts of social and industrial change in the region.
He studied at the University of North Carolina and later earned a Ph.D. at the University of Wisconsin. Alongside his academic career, he was also active as an editor and contributor to reference publishing, including work connected with The Book of Knowledge.
Thompson wrote books such as The New South and From the Cotton Field to the Cotton Mill, bringing together careful research and a readable style. He died in 1940, leaving behind a body of work that helped explain Southern life and development to both general readers and students.