Louisiana Power And Light - 1st Edition/1st Printing

New York: W. W. Norton & Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0393036480 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. Signed by author John Dufresne directly on the half-title page; In Louisiana Power and Light, Dufresne tells the story of the first utility company in the United States, one that helped shape the nation and the South. The company, which was founded in 1891, was a pioneer in the development of hydroelectric power and was a major player in the electrification of the region. Dufresne provides a fascinating look at the company and the people who created it, including its founder, George White, and its colorful leaders, such as J.P. Morgan and Huey Long. The book also tells the story of the region and the changing fortunes of the company, as well as the impact of the Great Depression and World War II on the company and the region. Louisiana Power and Light is an excellent history of one of the most important businesses in American history and a fascinating look at the people and the culture of the South.; 8vo; Signed by Author .