Colonial North Carolina in the Eighteenth Century: A Study in Historical Geography
- ISBN-10
- 0807874434
- ISBN-13
- 9780807874431
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 310
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2018-07-25
- Publisher
- UNC Press Books
- Author
- Harry Roy Merrens
Description
This extensive study in historical geography exhibits a precise understanding of the physical environment of pre-revolutionary North Carolina and skillfully interprets this environment in terms of mid-eighteenth century culture. Merrens is the first author to effectively examine the relationship between geographical factors and to analyze it for the entire colonial period. Originally published in 1964. 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.
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