Mill On The Dan: A History Of Dan River Mills, 1882-1950 - Hardcoverby Robert Sidney Smith (Author) Mill On The Dan: A History Of Dan River Mills, 1882 1950 is a comprehensive book written by Robert Sidney Smith that provides a detailed account of the history of the Dan River Mills from its inception in 1882 to the mid twentieth century. The book chronicles the growth and development of the textile industry in the Dan River region of Virginia and North Carolina, and the role that the Dan River Mills played in shaping