Download or read book This Day in North Carolina History written by Ansley Herring Wegner and published by North Carolina Division of Archives & History. This book was released on 2017-10-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrative day-by-day chronicle of North Carolina history highlights such topics of importance as sensational crimes to top selling records to homegrown businesses.
Download or read book Nutshell History of North Carolina A written by Ben Fortson and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2016 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From its dubious beginnings as a pirate-filled colony to a popular tourist destination, North Carolina has an amazingly colorful history. Author and illustrator Ben Fortson presents that history in the form of off-the-wall anecdotes, poignant insights and sublimely silly illustrations. Take a hilarious look at Daniel Boone's larger-than-life Carolina personality. Peruse an uproarious account of the Andrew Jackson birthplace controversy or politically astute commentary on the power of tobacco in the state. Fortson takes readers on a side-splitting and educational ride through the annals of Tar Heel State history.
Download or read book The North Carolina Historical Review written by and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 724 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The North Carolina Booklet written by Martha Helen Haywood and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 702 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The North Carolina Experience written by Lindley S. Butler and published by Univ of North Carolina Press. This book was released on 2010-06-15 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of nineteen original essays on selected topics and epochs in North Carolina history offers a broad survey of the state from its discovery and colonization to the present. Each chapter consists of an interpretive essay on a specific aspect of North Carolina's history, a collection of supporting documents, and a brief bibliography. Selections cover historical periods ranging from Elizabethan to contemporary times and examine such issues as slavery, populism, civil rights, and the status of women. Essays address the tragedy of North Carolina's Indians, the state's role in the Revolutionary War and the Confederacy, and the impact of the Great Depression. North Carolina's place in the New South and evangelical culture in the state are also discussed. Designed as a supplementary reader for the study and teaching of North Carolina history, The North Carolina Experience will introduce college students to the process of historical research and writing. It will also be a valuable resource in secondary schools, public libraries, and the homes of those interested in North Carolina history.
Download or read book History for All the People written by Ansley Herring Wegner and published by North Carolina Division of Archives & History. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the history of the North Carolina Historical Commission, predecessor of the present-day North Carolina Office of Archives and History, from its beginning in 1903 through the first years of the twenty-first century.
Download or read book First Steps in North Carolina History written by Cornelia Phillips Spencer and published by . This book was released on 1888 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The North Carolina Miscellany written by Richard Walser and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of diverse pieces--excerpts from novels, essays, poems, historical records, and newspaper and magazine articles--is a warm and interesting summing-up of North Carolina. The tone of the contents varies from the humorous to the grave. They are alternately touching, rollicking, and genuinely inspiring. Originally published in 1962. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
Download or read book The Great Book of North Carolina written by Bill O'Neill and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-06 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How much do you know about the Tar Heel State? There's so much to learn about North Carolina that even natives of the state don't know. In this trivia book, you'll learn more about North Carolina's history, pop culture, sports, unsolved mysteries, and so much more. In The Great Book of North Carolina, you'll find the answers to the following questions: How did North Carolina get its name? Why is it known as the "Tar Heel State"? What happened to the "Lost Colony"? Which famous pirate was killed in the Outer Banks? What popular recreational activity was invented in the state? What soda company got its start in North Carolina? Which sport originated from the Tar Heel State? Which NBA legend was raised in North Carolina? What urban legends haunt the state? What's the most haunted spot in North Carolina? And so much more! This book is packed with facts about North Carolina. Some of the facts in this book may shock you. Others may give you chills. But the one thing they all have in common is that they're all interesting! Whether you feel like an amateur or a pro on North Carolina trivia, you're bound to walk away with plenty of new knowledge about the state once you finish this book. Your friends won't stand a chance at your next trivia night! So, what are you waiting for? Get started now to learn more about North Carolina!
Download or read book North Carolina Women written by Margaret Supplee Smith and published by . This book was released on 2007-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only book that recognizes the influence of women in the making of North Carolina, from prehistory through World War II. By recovering the diversity of women's lives and experiences, the authors establish women's critical influence on the state's economy, character, and values.
Download or read book On this Day in North Carolina written by Lew Powell and published by John F Blair Pub. This book was released on 1996-01-01 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains over 1,000 entries that provide day-to-day information on events that have occurred throughout the course of history in North Carolina.
Download or read book On This Day in Piedmont Triad History written by Alice E. Sink and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2013-11-12 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Piedmont Triad of North Carolina has played a remarkable role in the history of the Southeast--one day at a time--for centuries. Against the backdrop of major historical events and movements, the Triad is also flecked with smaller gems of oft-overlooked history. Prolific author and Triad native Alice Sink chronicles these events, reviving a story for each day of the year. From a Civil War buried treasure to gypsy kidnappings and runaway marriages, each day brings with it an exciting, bite-size adventure through history. Residents from Winston-Salem to High Point to Greensboro and beyond can all enjoy this volume for their daily dose of that old Piedmont Triad history.
Download or read book The North Carolina Booklet Great Events in North Carolina History written by Mrs E. E. Moffitt and published by Sagwan Press. This book was released on 2018-02-09 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book The North Carolina Booklet written by Mrs E E Moffitt and published by Andesite Press. This book was released on 2015-08-13 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Makers of North Carolina History written by Robert Digges Wimberly Connor and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book North Carolina written by William A. Link and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-01-16 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did You Know? This book is available as a Wiley E-Text. The Wiley E-Text is a complete digital version of the text that makes time spent studying more efficient. Course materials can be accessed on a desktop, laptop, or mobile device—so that learning can take place anytime, anywhere. A more affordable alternative to traditional print, the Wiley E-Text creates a flexible user experience: Access on-the-go Search across content Highlight and take notes Save money! The Wiley E-Text can be purchased in the following ways: Check with your bookstore for available e-textbook options Wiley E-Text: powered by VitalSource ISBN: 978-1-118-83353-7 Directly from: www.wiley.com/wiley-blackwell
Download or read book The Second Biennial Report of the North Carolina Historical Commission written by North Carolina. State Department of Archives and History and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
