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Colonial North Carolina in the Eighteenth Century: A Study in Historical Geography ... Read more

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Count your way through the fir-covered mountains of western North Carolina, past rolling foothills, to the giant sand dunes of the eastern coast in Wright Numbers. Young reader+s imagination will take flight as they discover North Carolina through numbers - everything from what makes the strawberry unique to what in the world is a Gee Haw Whimmy Diddle. That+s worth a couple hundred smiles alone! ... Read more

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Love it ! love it!
This is a wonderful book about North Carolina.I gave it to my grandaughter in Tennessee so she can know about our state too.Also loved the one about UNC!I will work on buying the entire collection, they are really fact filled about all of our states.
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This is a factual account, written in the pace of fiction, of hundreds of dramatic losses heroic rescues and violent adventures at the stormy meeting place of northern and southern winds and waters—the Graveyard of the Atlantic off the Outer Banks of North Carolina. ... Read more

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Fascinating read for the maritime buff or OBX vacationer
I've been vacationing in North Carolina's Outer Banks for over 17 years, and this book gave me a whole new perspective on the history of a place I hold dear. These stories of the tragic losses of lives and property, combined with the successful and often gallant heroics of the dedicated men of the Outer Banks Life Saving stations are truly fascinating and inspiring. Imagine launching a wooden lifeboat from the beach during a hurricane and rowing it some 10 miles out through 15 foot breakers and hurricane winds! Graveyard of the Atlantic is a great read for historians, maritime buffs, and OBX vacationers alike. It'll make you think twice about the shadowy remnants of the Oriental (1862), whose iron smoke stacks are still visible in the surf off Pea Island 150 years after she sank--or the Laura Barnes, whose ribs are the only things still resting on Coquina Beach.

A DIFFERENT ERA
Written, I believe, in the fifties, 'Graveyard of the Atlantic', begins in the late 1500's and ends after World War II.We can clearly see the advance of safety and technology here, especially in the last century.At the end the author tells us that the age of NC shipwrecks is over, and indeed any such accidents today would be the stuff of CNN rather than a local affair.

I was surprised to learn that coastal communities were actually dependent on shipwrecks until at least the 19th century.Wrecks were so frequent that many were fully employed at the job of rescuing and salvaging.It was certainly a different era.Most readers will enjoy this book.I particulary liked the chapters on the World Wars, when German submarines sank ships just off shore

Great reading for kids
I've been reading the many short stories to my Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts. The stories are riveting and very engaging. They illicit tons of questions and comments from the children and parents alike. When we visit the coast of the Carolinas this summer, my scouts will have plenty of education to put the experience in perspective.

An interesting summary
I was pleased to discover that this book has been reprinted.It is a well researched listing of shipwrecks along a particular secion of the U.S. Atlantic coast.Accounts are of varying length.In some cases the author gives extensive details, e.g., he devotes a chapter to the Steam Packet Pulaski, but in other cases the accounts are very brief, perhaps a long paragraph or a page.The author does provide a chronological listing at the end of the book, a detailed index, and descriptive drawings of the various types of ships along with a map of the area (which I hope was preserved in the latest edition).

Great local history of shipwrecks of the Atlantic Coast
I first picked up this book when I was 14 at a local bookstore in Wilmington, N.C. Ever since then I have been enchanted with stories of shipwrecks and the drama involved in them. This book describes theparticularly dangerous coast of North Carolina where the warm gulf streammeets the cold artic currents, resulting in very dangerous sand bars andstorms. This has resulted in hundreds of wrecks along this particular partof North America. The author describes some of the most climatic sinkingssuch as the USS Huron, the SS Metropolis, the steam packet Pulaski. He alsochronicles the birth and growth of the US Life Saving Service and some ofthe most exciting rescues in history. Overall this is a fine and engrossingbook, written by an author intimately connected with his topic ... Read more

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Read your way across North Carolina's Piedmont in the second of a series of regional guides that bring the state's rich literary history to life for travelers and residents. Eighteen tours direct readers to sites that more than two hundred Tar Heel authors have explored in their fiction, poetry, plays, and creative nonfiction. Along the way, excerpts chosen by author Georgann Eubanks illustrate a writer's connection to a specific place or reveal intriguing local culture--insights rarely found in travel guidebooks. Featured authors include O. Henry, Doris Betts, Alex Haley, Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, John Hart, Betty Smith, Edward R. Murrow, Patricia Cornwell, Carson McCullers, Maya Angelou, Lee Smith, Reynolds Price, and David Sedaris. Literary Trails is an exciting way to see anew the places that you already love and to discover new people and places you hadn't known about. The region's rich literary heritage will surprise and delight all readers. ... Read more

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As North Carolina enters a new century, perhaps no southern state faces a more intriguing combination of challenges and opportunities. Changes in the state's economy, shifts in its population, and a widening breach between urban and rural areas are just some of the forces that are reshaping North Carolina at this pivotal time in its history.

The North Carolina Atlas will be an invaluable aid in any effort to better comprehend the past, present, and future of our changing state. Using text and more than three hundred maps, charts, and photographs, the book offers an in-depth yet accessible look at the state's physical environment, history, population, and economy as well as such other aspects of life as government, politics, education, health, culture, and outdoor recreation. Tracing the shifts and patterns that have made North Carolina what it is today, the book also forecasts where these and other trends are taking us in this new century. ... Read more

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A definitive analysis of changes in North Carolina
This is the most comprehensive andinformative state atlas I have ever reviewed.Excellent maps, great charts and clearly written text makes"The North Carolina Atlas" a book that needs to be on the shelf of every public library and in the hands of all North Carolina devotes.Over the last century North Carolina has transformed itself from a struggling southern state to one of the fastest growing economies in the U.S. "The North Carolina Atlas" provides a definitive analysis of the changes that have created this wonderful state.

History, population, urbanization, and economy are transforming forces that molded North Carolina into what it is today.Each of these sections are clearly laid out so that the reader can make a critical analysis of the change and form an assessment of the coming changes that the future may bring.

Especially interesting are the sections that deal with quality of life in North Carolina.Crime, education, health care, water and air quality, cultural arts and outdoor recreation are profiled and supported by scores of maps, charts and diagrams. This is a book I would especially want in my possession if I was considering moving my family and business to this State. Highly Recommended.

More Than Just Maps
As Governor Jim Hunt says in the forward, "North Carolina is at a crossroads in its history."This "atlas" provides not only a wealth of information, but an intelligent perspective on the future ofthe state as it enters the 21st century.

Subjects matter includes thenatural environment, history, population, urbanization, economy,agriculture, manufacturing, transportation, trade, politics, air quality,water resources, crime, health, education, arts, and recreation.I foundthese topics to be presented in an effective manner and certainly moreenlightening than the statistical record one might imagine.

I alsodiscovered, before I placed my order, that I was able to preview some ofthe book's illustrations at the UNC Charlotte Cartography Lab web site.

Iwould recommend this text not only to students, researchers and teachers,but anyone interested in a comprehensive and knowledgeable summary of thediverse state of North Carolina. ... Read more

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Traces the history and people of the colonial period in North Carolina. ... Read more

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From the Appalachian Mountains to the Outer Banks, readers will be delighted to discover the beautiful state of North Carolina in "T is for Tarheel."Explore the Biltmore mansion, with its 255 rooms, which took nineteenth century millionaire George Washington Vanderbilt six years to have built.Learn about the history and lore of NASCAR racing under "Z is fof Zoom!" ... Read more

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Instructive and Kids Like It
I used this book when I worked as a media specialist. The K-3 children sat still for it and loved the pictures. It's instructive and fun. I'm ordering another copy for the public library in which I work now.

WOW, I loved it!
This book has so many great facts and figures. As a promoter of NC Tourism this book had all the little secrets I knew about and some I didn't.A simple read. Great illustrations. A book for all ages! ... Read more

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The only cruising guide devoted exclusively to North Carolina, this book covers almost every body of water along the coast as far inland as it is safe to navigate. The guide includes historical summaries, coastal folklore, listings of coastal marinas and their services, and tips on shoreside attractions. ... Read more

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Susie's Review
Both the NC & SC books were extremely helpful informative. We can't wait to go on an adventure and eat and stay at one of the recommended stops along the coastal areas of the Carolinas.

Perfect gift
My parents are retiring to NC.They are boaters, and it is difficult to find a boating guide specific to their region, so this made a perfect gift.

Coastal Guiide to Coastal North Carolina
This a well organized and written guide.But it obviously includes only the sites that were willing to pay for the advertisement.Several very good marina's are conspicuous by their absense.

Loved it!!!!
My family and I recently took a three day sailboat cruise in the Albemarle sound.This was covered in Chapter 2 of this book.FANTASTIC resource.The text gave exact lat. and long. of protected anchorages, restaurant recommendations, location of public showers and pump-out stations, local attractions, etc.This is a MUST HAVE if you are planning a vacation on a boat in this region.

Thanks for a great book.

Just the facts please!
Good publication.Could benefit from MANY more detailed maps and pictures as well as MUCH more anchorage information.For the true sailing voyager that won't afford a Marina this may NOT be the right guide for you.Well articulated, but ambiguous prose, can prove a bit misleading.I prefer the dry hard facts outlined in easily referenced, numbered sequences. ... Read more

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Webster's bibliographic and event-based timelines are comprehensive in scope, covering virtually all topics, geographic locations and people. They do so from a linguistic point of view, and in the case of this book, the focus is on "North Carolina," including when used in literature (e.g. all authors that might have North Carolina in their name). As such, this book represents the largest compilation of timeline events associated with North Carolina when it is used in proper noun form. Webster's timelines cover bibliographic citations, patented inventions, as well as non-conventional and alternative meanings which capture ambiguities in usage. These furthermore cover all parts of speech (possessive, institutional usage, geographic usage) and contexts, including pop culture, the arts, social sciences (linguistics, history, geography, economics, sociology, political science), business, computer science, literature, law, medicine, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology and other physical sciences. This "data dump" results in a comprehensive set of entries for a bibliographic and/or event-based timeline on the proper name North Carolina, since editorial decisions to include or exclude events is purely a linguistic process. The resulting entries are used under license or with permission, used under "fair use" conditions, used in agreement with the original authors, or are in the public domain. ... Read more

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Introduces the geography, history, and people of North Carolina. Includes famous people, state highlights, and current environmental issues. ... Read more

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Excellent intro book to North Carolina's geology
This is an excellent introduction to North Carolina geology.Some jabs have been made at this book claiming inaccurate data.These claims stem more from a disagreement on what theories to accept as opposed to scientifcally proven fact.This book is written to be understood from a lay-person's perspective.It does the job for which it was meant-to give a simple overview in easily understood language.I would not recommend it for those who prefer twelve syllable words and scienfically cryptic syntax.I do recommend it for the average, everyday person who is curious as to the geologic origins of North Carolina.Enjoyable and informative reading with very adequate illustrations.

Too simplified and sometimes inaccurate
Being interested in geology and a native of North Carolina, I was initially excited about "The Years Before Man". But, like the previous reviewer said, too much information is crammed into this relatively short book -- the entire geologic history of NC is too complicated to be confined to ~200 pages. The result is a watered-down geologic history of NC, some of which is outdated and inaccurate.
On the other hand, Fred Beyer has written an easy-to-read book on a subject that isn't always easy to understand. For someone with a casual interest in geology, "The Years Before Man" is an excellent start to understanding the complex geologic history of NC. Otherwise, I'd recommend looking elsewhere.

Interesting but limited
The author attempts to cover a billion + of geology and paleontology in a very modest-sized book.The result is that both are treated on a very superficial level.It compares especially unfavorably with the new Geology of Pennsylvania (`600 pages) that sells for only $20... ... Read more

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Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, culture and people of the state of North Carolina ... Read more