Think you know your states? THINK AGAIN! Did you know the first child of English parentage born in the United States was born in North Carolina? Or how about that North Carolina is home to the tallest waterfall in the Eastern U.S.? Or that North Carolina is home to the largest ferry transportation system service on America's eastern coast? If you want to find out more interesting, little known, well known, strange, or unusual facts about North Carolina, this book is a must read! Sections include: *General State Facts *Facts By City *Sports *Animals *Strange News *Infamous Crimes *Natural Disasters *Most Popular Baby Names by Birth Year *Population & Growth By Decade *Famous North Carolinians By Birth Everything you'd ever want to know about Mississippi, and so much more! (Book contains mildly violent subject matter in certain sections. Recommended for ages 10+, but is great for all ages with parental assistance and guidance)
In this book, Lindley S. Butler traverses oft-noted but little understood events in the political and social establishment of the Carolina colony.
The seeds of modern North Carolina politics / Thomas F. Eamon -- How southern is the old north state? : public opinion in North Carolina / Timothy Vercellotti -- The reshaping of the political party system in North Carolina / Charles Prysby ...
Because of the presence of an involuntary labor system, these immigrants rarely chose to settle in the South. There were a few in the coastal cities, including Wilmington, North Carolina, but few settled elsewhere.
This series offers engaging historical content for readers passionate about the history and culture of North Carolina This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization ...
Mount Mitchell, which rises 6,684 feet (2,037 m) above sea level, is the highest peak in the United States east of the Mississippi River. The peak is a part of Mount Mitchell State Park. Founded in 1915, Mount Mitchell was North ...
Readers journey through North Carolina as they learn about its history, cities, land features, animals, industries, famous people, and more! A "Tour Book" spread highlights kid-friendly things to do in North Carolina.
This is the second of two volumes that together explore the diverse and changing patterns of North Carolina women's lives.
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.