North Carolina Rivers: Facts, Legends and Lore

North Carolina Rivers: Facts, Legends and Lore Review

John Hairr Crafts a captivating study of the Tarheel State's rivers. The Cape Fear, the New, the Pee Dee: these are the streams that course through North Carolina's History, and Hairr navigates them all, while also exploring lesser-known waters. The only natural history to trace all of the state's rivers in a single volume--a must-read.

North Carolina (From Sea to Shining Sea, Second)

North Carolina (From Sea to Shining Sea, Second) Review

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

Gaston County, North Carolina: A Brief History

Gaston County, North Carolina: A Brief History Review

In this readable, skillfully researched volume, historian Rita Wehunt-Black rediscovers the rich heritage of Gaston County, from the original European settlements in the eighteenth century to the growth of mill villages in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and into the modern day.

Revel in the colonial and Revolutionary War history of what once was known as Old Tryon County- a county of gold mines that dotted the land around Kings Mountain and of All Healing Springs, first discovered by Native Americans and later used by Victorian spa visitors. Whether you are from Gastonia, Cherryville, Bessemer City, Belmont or any of the other wonderful communities that make up this county, this book will reacquaint you with the place you call home.

Doggin' The Carolina Coasts - The 50 Best Places To Hike With Your Dog Along The North Carolina And South Carolina Shores

Doggin' The Carolina Coasts - The 50 Best Places To Hike With Your Dog Along The North Carolina And South Carolina Shores Review

Have you ever considered how far you walk with your dog? If you walk just 15 minutes a day you will have walked far enough in your dog's lifetime to cross the United States. With all that walking ahead of you, aren't you ready for a new place to take a hike? This new book seeks to help you flush out those great hiking spots for your dog. Doug Gelbert, author of 17 travel guides to hiking with your dog, now brings his pack to the shores of the Carolinas. DOGGIN' THE CAROLINA COASTS: THE 50 BEST PLACES TO HIKE WITH YOUR DOG ALONG THE NORTH CAROLINA AND SOUTH CAROLINA SHORES explores the region's best trails with your best friend in mind. While walking the dog, Gelbert also brings along generous helpings of local history, botany, geology, architecture and more. The Carolina coasts can be a fantastic place to hike with your dog. After a short drive you can be hiking with your dog on the sands of some of America's tail-friendliest beaches, exploring the estates of America's wealthiest families, poking through mysterious swamps or circling lakes for miles, never losing sight of the water. Also included are descriptions of tail-friendly campgrounds for dogs...outfitting your dog for a hike...low impact hiking with your dog...lists of parks that do not welcome dogs...complete beach rules for dogs in both states...and much more. DOGGIN' THE CAROLINA COASTS: THE 50 BEST PLACES TO HIKE WITH YOUR DOG ALONG THE NORTH CAROLINA AND SOUTH CAROLINA SHORES is whimsically illustrated with original drawings by award-winning artist Andrew Chesworth.

Carolina: Photographs from the First State University

Carolina: Photographs from the First State University Review

Like a leisurely stroll along the oak-shaded paths of campus, this vibrant collection of photographs captures the heart and soul of the community that is the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. From move-in day to graduation, two hundred images trace a year in the life of Carolina students, faculty, and staff, at work and at play, in the campus environment that has helped make Chapel Hill the "southern part of heaven."

A foreword by beloved professor and novelist Doris Betts muses on her own experiences of the University as a compelling place at the literal and figurative heart of the state. The photographs are accompanied by captions that reveal the history and lore of notable campus places, the rituals and traditions of University life, and the wisdom and appreciation of those who have passed through the nation's first state university.

Academics, arts, politics, clubs, and athletics--these pages are filled with the memory-making moments of life at Carolina, evoking the timeless present recognizable to Tar Heels young and old. This is everyone's Carolina, to treasure and to share.

Led by Their Dreams: The Inside Story of Carolina's Journey to the 2005 National Championship

Led by Their Dreams: The Inside Story of Carolina's Journey to the 2005 National Championship Review

"Only those who have the patience to do simple things perfectly will acquire the skills to do difficult things easily." --Thought for the Day, March 22, 2005, Carolina practice plan

At the start of the 2005 season, the North Carolina Tar Heels were a talented yet dysfunctional team made up of gifted yet unfocused athletes. Head coach Roy Williams had his work cut out for him: to piece the team back together and inspire the players to use their adversity as the surest path to victory. On April 4, 2005, Carolina defeated Illinois in the championship finals. "How else could it have ended?" reflected forward Jawad Williams. "We've been the lowest and now we're the highest."

Led By Their Dreams, a celebration of the Tar Heels' 2005 season, features interviews with the players and coach Roy Williams. It also includes Williams's famous inspirational quotes--his "Thoughts for the Day"--which often foretold something about to happen and always served to push the team toward better teamwork and, ultimately, the NCAA championship.

With full-color photographs throughout, postseason notes, a list of the honors and awards received by standout players, and a CD of the radio call of the championship game, this is the ultimate book for fans to remember the best team of 2005 and its return to glory.

Insiders' Guide to North Carolina's Outer Banks, 29th (Insiders' Guide Series)

Insiders' Guide to North Carolina's Outer Banks, 29th (Insiders' Guide Series) Review

From Corolla to Kitty Hawk to Roanoke and  Hattaras Islands, North Carolina's Outer Banks abounds with beaches, lighthouses, shopping centers, nature trails, wildlife sanctuaries, historical cottages, and more--all waiting for visitors and residents alike to explore. This comprehensive and authoritative guide provides insider tips and insight on all the current attractions, activities, and area information on North Carolina's Outer Banks.