An Outer Banks Reader

An Outer Banks Reader

Author: David Stick

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13:

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For nearly 50 years David Stick has been writing about the fragile chain of barrier islands off the North Carolina coast known as the Outer Banks. Six years ago, Stick began searching for examples of what others have said about the region. The result is this rich and fascinating anthology that spans more than four and a half centuries.


The North-Carolina Reader, Vol. 1

The North-Carolina Reader, Vol. 1

Author: Fordyce Mitchell Hubbard

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2018-08

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 9780365412069

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Excerpt from The North-Carolina Reader, Vol. 1: Prepared, With Special Reference to the Wants and Interests of North Carolina, Under the Auspices of the Superintendent of Common Schools Not wishing, however, while acting as the highest executive officer of the Schools, to be interested in the sale of school - books, Mr. W. Sold his work, at the cost of the stereotype plates and books on hand, to the present publishers on condition that they would em ploy some citizen of the State to prepare two primary numbers; and he suggested the undersigned as a suita ble person to undertake the task. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.


North Carolina Through Four Centuries

North Carolina Through Four Centuries

Author: William S. Powell

Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press

Published: 2010-01-20

Total Pages: 671

ISBN-13: 0807898988

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This successor to the classic Lefler-Newsome North Carolina: The History of a Southern State, published in 1954, presents a fresh survey history that includes the contemporary scene. Drawing upon recent scholarship, the advice of specialists, and his own knowledge, Powell has created a splendid narrative that makes North Carolina history accessible to both students and general readers. For years to come, this will be the standard college text and an essential reference for home and office.


The North-carolina Reader

The North-carolina Reader

Author: Calvin Henderson Wiley

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781022422919

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Discover North Carolina's rich history and culture with this reader compiled by Calvin Henderson Wiley. This book provides valuable insights into the state's history, including the contributions of many famous North Carolinians. A must-read for anyone interested in the Tar Heel state! 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 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. 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.


The North Carolina Experience

The North Carolina Experience

Author: Lindley S. Butler

Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press

Published: 2010-06-15

Total Pages: 476

ISBN-13: 0807898899

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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.


The North-Carolina Reader. Number III

The North-Carolina Reader. Number III

Author: Calvin Henderson Wiley

Publisher: Palala Press

Published: 2016-04-28

Total Pages: 364

ISBN-13: 9781354928578

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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.


Reading, Writing & Race

Reading, Writing & Race

Author: Davison M. Douglas

Publisher: UNC Press Books

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 380

ISBN-13: 9780807845295

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Using Charlotte, North Carolina, as a case study of the dynamics of racial change in the 'moderate' South, Davison Douglas analyzes the desegregation of the city's public schools from the Supreme Court's 1954 Brown v. Board of Education decision th