James ParkeJames Parke, a Yale alumnus with a background in Russian and Soviet Studies, retired from a successful corporate career that spanned continents. Now residing in Greenville, South Carolina, he compassionately delves into genealogy and creative writing An inspiration for Spirit of Modern Times was the life of his great-grandfather, Hervey Coke Parke, a character in the book and later a co-founder of Parke, Davis & Co. James's exploration of his ancestral roots led to this captivating tale of a thriving, modern community in a bygone era. Read More Read Less