Going Down Tobacco Road
R. J. Reynolds' Tobacco Empire
Book • 2020
Gene Hoots' book, 'Going Down Tobacco Road,' provides a comprehensive look at the history of R.J.
Reynolds Tobacco Co., from its beginnings to its acquisition by British American Tobacco Plc. The book delves into the company's growth, its role in North Carolina's economy, and the lessons learned from its successes and failures.
It also reflects on the broader tobacco industry's profitability and challenges.
Reynolds Tobacco Co., from its beginnings to its acquisition by British American Tobacco Plc. The book delves into the company's growth, its role in North Carolina's economy, and the lessons learned from its successes and failures.
It also reflects on the broader tobacco industry's profitability and challenges.
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