John Gary Anderson and His Maverick Motor Company:: The Rise and Fall of Henry Ford's Rock Hill Rival

The narrative follows John Gary Anderson, a visionary who founded the Anderson Car Company with dreams of transforming Rock Hill, South Carolina, into an automobile hub. His journey from poverty during the Civil War to becoming a key player in the burgeoning automotive industry highlights his industrial ingenuity and commitment to his community. However, despite his initial success and ambition, unforeseen challenges lead to a dramatic downfall, encapsulating the rise and fall of a pioneer in the New South's economic landscape.