About the Author

Local author and historian Mike Goodson has composed an engaging narrative that captures the spirit and charm of Gadsden's unforgettable heritage. Recalling the vigor, determination, and imagination of the city's earlier leaders and citizens, his words and images celebrate their achievements in creating a community that continues to flourish with each passing decade. Readers, both old and young, native and newcomer, will find Gadsden: City of Champions a compelling American story, one full of adventure, tragedy, and good fortune.