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Buffalo Hunting in Alabama: A Novel
A novel on Alabama's pursuit of economic growth via mega-projects.
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"Buffalo Hunting in Alabama: A Novel" by Don Erwin delves into the high-stakes world of economic development and the lengths states go to attract mega-projects that promise substantial jobs and tax revenue. The story follows Ezra Drake, a former Alabama native turned Ivy League graduate, as he joins an elite team tasked with luring a major pharmaceutical plant to the state. Through this narrative, the novel explores themes of economic transformation, strategic recruitment, and the challenges of modernizing a traditionally rooted community.
