The Palmetto State

"Bold, diverse, succinct, informative, and relevant are fitting adjectives to describe the strengths of this significant book. Bass and Poole's most significant contribution is demonstrating how the state's past shapes both its present and future."—South Carolina Historical Magazine

"A volume such as The Palmetto State is long overdue. It is a lively read, full of interesting facts."—Charleston (S.C.) Post & Courier

"Bold, diverse, succinct, informative, and relevant are fitting adjectives to describe the strengths of this significant book. . . . Bass and Poole's most significant contribution is demonstrating how the state's past shapes both its present and future."—South Carolina Historical Magazine

"A volume such as The Palmetto State is long overdue. It is a lively read, full of interesting facts."—Charleston (S.C.) Post & Courier

"There have been many histories of our state, but I've never seen one that seems quite as thorough, concise, and fair-minded as The Palmetto State. . . . The authors cover it all: politics; the role of religion; popular culture, including jazz and the shag; the growth of our educational system; and the factors behind the dynamic economic development from agriculture to industry and tourism."—Hilton Head (S.C.) Island Packet

"There have been many histories of our state, but I've never seen one that seems quite as thorough, concise, and fair-minded as The Palmetto State. The authors cover it all: politics; the role of religion; popular culture, including jazz and the shag; the growth of our educational system; and the factors behind the dynamic economic development from agriculture to industry and tourism."—Hilton Head (S.C.) Island Packet

"The authors have written a book that will be of special interest to both the native-born and the recently arrived. It is carefully researched, frequently anecdotal, and an easy read."—Choice