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This illustrated field guide to the historic architecture of western North Carolina covers 1200 buildings in 25 counties, from Cherokee mounds to the Biltmore House.

For readers of all levels of interest and expertise, this guide provides a clear, informative look at the ecology and biology of the dunes. Botanically accurate drawings by the author illustrate more than 50 trees, shrubs, vines, herbs, and grasses that can be found on the dunes. Keys, brief descriptions, and other facts about the plants also aid in identification.

In this valuable history of the 19th century, historian Gura chronicles the career of C.F. Martin, from his humble start as an importer and repairman of musical instruments in New York City in the 1830s through the founding of C.F. Martin & Company and its move to Nazareth, Pennsylvania.

Eleanor Agnes Lee, Robert E. Lee's fifth child, began her journal in December 1852 at the early age of twelve. An articulate young woman, her stated ambitions were modest: "The everyday life of a little school girl of twelve years is not startling, " she observed in April 1853, but in fact, her five-year record of a southern girl's life is lively, unpredictable, and full of interesting detail.The journal opens with a description of the Lee fam...

This book, the most complete and expert treatment of wild flower propagation and cultivation to date, offers a sure approach to gardening with native plants while practicing good conservation. Based on ten years of pioneering research at the North Carolina Botanical Garden, "Growing and Propagating Wild Flowers" featurespractical, easy-to-follow methods for raising native plants from seeds, cuttings, and divisionsspecific instructions on the p...

Dick Bir first explains the uses and value of woody plants in the landscape and outlines special techniques for their propagation and cultivation. Bir promotes 'conservation through propagation, ' the idea that we should use propagated plants in our gardens rather than specimens taken from the wild.

Published for the Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture, Williamsburg, Virginia

A lyrical tribute to the Great Dismal Swamp, the mysterious wilderness straddling the North Carolina-Virginia line. Includes a new epilogue by Bland Simpson, one of the region's most loved authors.

Acclaimed storyteller Roberts takes readers on a haunted tour of coastal North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia in this engaging new collection of 33 ghost stories and legends. 23 illustrations.

The authoritative account of the critical second dayAAA1/2s fighting at Gettysburg on 2 July 1863, as reconstructed by the former historian at Gettysburg National Military Park.

An account of the fighting between the Army of the Potomac and Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia at Culp's Hill and Cemetery Hill. It provides detailed tactical accounts of each stage of the contest and explores the interaction between the generals on both sides.

More than 400 examples--most in color--of pottery from North Carolina are showcased in this oversize book. Published to coincide with an exhibit at the Mint Museums of Charlotte, the book includes five original essays, biographical entries on the potters, information on the potteries and descriptions of the individiual pieces. Together, the book provides an unparalleled resource for understanding the value and heritage of North Carolina's vibr...

Beginning with the introduction of abortion law in the 19th century, this reader includes important documents from nearly two hundred years of debate over abortion. These legal briefs, oral arguments, court opinions, newspaper reports, opinion pieces, and contemporary essays are introduced with headnotes that place them in historical context.

This work looks at the life and career of one of the most effective and flamboyant Confederate generals: Joseph Orville Shelby, whose brigade of cavalry included Frank and Jesse James among its ranks. The book combines shcolarship with a strong narrative.

More than simply a cookbook, "The Foxfire Book of Appalachian Cookery" combines unpretentious, delectable recipes with the wit and wisdom of those who have prepared and eaten such foods for generations. Drawn from the wealth of material gathered by Foxfire students, this engaging volume evokes the foodways of a southern Appalachian community.

This captivating book of recollections celebrates the holiday traditions of Appalachian families as passed from one generation to the next. Based on Foxfire students' interviews with neighbors and family members, the memories shared here are from a simpler time, when gifts were fewer but perhaps more precious, and holiday tables were laden with traditional favorites. More than just reminiscences, however, A Foxfire Christmas includes instructi...

Part oral history and part rule book, The Foxfire Book of Appalachian Toys and Games is a joyous collection of memories of playing indoor and outdoor games, of making dolls, homemade board games, playhouses, and other toys--each with complete instructions and the flavor of southern Appalachia. Every toy and game has been tested by the Foxfire students and is devised to make or play yourself, without major expense, complicated parts, or electri...

Weaving research and interpretation around dozens of historic sites and the lives of ordinary people who lived and worked nearby, The Way We Lived in North Carolina explores the social history of the Tar Heel State from the precolonial period to the present. First published in 1983 as a five-volume series, this comprehensive state history is now available in a revised and up-to-date single volume with more than 250 photographs and over two doz...

A culture in crisis Reconstructing the human and natural environment of the Creek Indians in frontier Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee, Robbie Ethridge illuminates a time of wrenching transition. Creek Country presents a compelling portrait of a culture in crisis, of its resiliency in the face of profound change, and of the forces that pushed it into decisive, destructive conflict. Ethridge begins with the arrival of U.S. Indian Ag...

The Piedmont connects an arc of urban centers from New York City to Montgomery, Alabama, and includes the national capital. Focusing on plant succession, geology, soils, climate, and the plants and animals with which we share the land, this book is an informative guide to the region's habitats, ecosytems, and rich botanical communities. It features 180 illustrations identifying principal flora and fauna. Size A. 536 pp.