Coastal North Carolina

North Carolina’s coast is full of enchantment, from its magical waters to its stunning islands, imposing lighthouses, and captivating lore. In Coastal North Carolina: Its Enchanting Islands, Towns, and Coastal Communities, author Terrance Zepke traces the development of this fascinating area from Native American hunting grounds, to the summer retreats of colonial planters escaping the “deadly fever,” to private playgrounds for the rich and elusive, to vacation spots sought after by millions of tourists every year. In this book you will find: - Quick histories of coastal North Carolina’s islands, towns, and communities - Main sites and attractions - Unique opportunities for recreational, sports, and outdoor activities - Lore and traditional events - Quizzes and other fun ways to learn and test your knowledge. Coastal North Carolina has been host to many different people over the years, including Native Americans, colonial settlers, pirates, privateers, soldiers, whalers, scientists, and vacationers. Isn’t it time you join them and see what makes this area so spellbinding?

Year

2004

Language

English

Publisher

Pineapple Press, Inc.

Editions

1

Pages

254

ISBN

9781561642984

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