Shipwrecks, Disasters and Rescues of the Graveyard of the Atlantic and Cape Fear
Shipwrecks, Disasters and Rescues of the Graveyard of the Atlantic and Cape Fear

Author: Norma Elizabeth

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2014-05-01

Total Pages: 85

ISBN-13: 1561648973

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Over the centuries—from 18th-century Spanish galleons through German U-boats and modern oil tankers—seamen have feared the waters off North Carolina's Outer Banks. This book includes the story of Blackbeard's flagship and legendary civil war wrecks among other great tales. Included are the locations, a list of maritime museums and other points of interest.

Beaches in Space and Time
Beaches in Space and Time

Author: Dr. Richard A. Davis Jr.

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2015-02-01

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 1561648256

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Beaches in Space and Time features a section on the most beautiful and interesting beaches in the world, and is the ideal book for anyone who wants to learn more about them. Written by a world-renowned expert on beaches, the book covers a wide range of topics, including the geology, hydrodynamics, sedimentation, coastal engineering, and economics of beaches. The book also delves into core information regarding hydrodynamics, sediment transport, and beach nourishment. The profusion and variety of illustrations from around the entire globe offer a unique perspective on coastal life, and even the many recreational, sports, and military uses of beaches are included.

Shark Tooth Hunting on the Carolina Coast
Shark Tooth Hunting on the Carolina Coast

Author: Ashley Oliphant

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2015-06-10

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13: 1561648957

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This is a basic guide on how to find and identify fossil shark teeth from the coast of the Carolinas. It offers the basic information novices need to get started hunting fossil shark teeth and features an easy-to-use reference section that will allow for speedy identification of species commonly found on the coasts of North and South Carolina.

North Carolina Lighthouses
North Carolina Lighthouses

Author: Bruce Roberts

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2011-09-01

Total Pages: 171

ISBN-13: 0762768339

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A stunning, full-color celebration of some of the world’s most famous lighthouses, the shoreline they stand on, and the people who have worked to protect them The lore and history of North Carolina’s seafaring past comes to life in the text by Cheryl Shelton-Roberts and photographs by Bruce Roberts.

North Carolina Lighthouses
North Carolina Lighthouses

Author: Cheryl Shelton-Roberts

Publisher: UNC Press Books

Published: 2019-03-08

Total Pages: 514

ISBN-13: 1469641496

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Of the over four dozen lighthouses that once marked the jagged shoreline of North Carolina, only nine still stand, watching over 300 miles of coast. These beacons are cherished monuments of North Carolina history. In addition to warning ships to safer waters, they now draw thousands of visitors each year. With this book, cofounders of the Outer Banks Lighthouse Society Cheryl Shelton-Roberts and Bruce Roberts provide a well-researched, human-centered, and beautifully illustrated history of these towering structures. The authors offer stories—including the misadventures of Civil War spies and the threat of looming German U-boats off the North Carolina coast—that provide important context and meaning to the history of North Carolina's lighthouses. From Cape Fear to Currituck Beach, every still-standing lighthouse is lovingly described alongside their architects, builders, and keepers and the sailors who depended on the lighthouses to keep them from harm.

Shipwrecks of the Outer Banks
Shipwrecks of the Outer Banks

Author: James D. Charlet

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2020-02-15

Total Pages: 265

ISBN-13: 1493035894

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More than 6,000 ships have met their doom in the waters along the North Carolina coast, weaving a rich history of tragedy, drama, and heroics along these picturesque beaches. Men have lost their lives and fortunes, and heroes have been made where the combination of mixing currents, treacherous coastline and shifting underwater sandbars spells disaster for even the most seasoned sailor. These are the stories of daring rescues, tragic failures, enduring mysteries, buried treasure, and fascinating legends.

The Ultimate Book of Lighthouses
The Ultimate Book of Lighthouses

Author: Michael J. Rhein

Publisher: Chartwell Books

Published: 2018-02-27

Total Pages: 259

ISBN-13: 0785836047

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The sheer beauty of the elegant, lonely lighthouses along our shores--and their unspoiled, scenic natural settings--has captivated our collective imagination. A celebration of one of America's purest landmarks, The Ultimate Book of Lighthouses is a must-have for any home.

The Seaside Reader
The Seaside Reader

Author: Dery W. Bennett

Publisher:

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 9781580801126

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Seacoasts have inspired writers everywhere, spawning an impressive and entertaining body of literature. Here is an anthology featuring writers as diverse as Jacques Cousteau and Norman Mailer, with selections on the places, people, and creatures that make up the lure of the seacoast.

Tar Heel History on Foot
Tar Heel History on Foot

Author: Lynn Setzer

Publisher: UNC Press Books

Published: 2013-10-01

Total Pages: 367

ISBN-13: 0807869880

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This lively collection of 34 of the best history walks in North Carolina highlights the richness and diversity of the state's history, from the time of its first settlement to the present. Veteran guidebook author Lynn Setzer leads readers on short walks in state parks and natural areas, state historic sites, charming small towns from the mountains to the sea, and the state's largest cities. Along the way, she brings to life some of our state's most momentous events, most accomplished and notorious characters, and most famous firsts. These walks are varied, pleasant, and accessible to almost every reader, including older day-trippers and families with young children. Some walks include add-ons, should readers wish to make a longer day of it. Organized by theme and location, the walks are accompanied by maps and photographs, as well as information on each walk's length and difficulty. A list of sources directs readers to additional information so that they can continue a deeper exploration of North Carolina history.