Author: Harry Roy Merrens
Publisher: UNC Press Books
ISBN: 0807874434
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book 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.
Colonial North Carolina in the Eighteenth Century
Author: Harry Roy Merrens
Publisher: UNC Press Books
ISBN: 0807874434
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book 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.
Publisher: UNC Press Books
ISBN: 0807874434
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book 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.
Colonial North Carolina
Author: Hugh Talmage Lefler
Publisher: New York : Scribner
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
Traces North Carolina's growth and development from early exploration to the formation of a state government.
Publisher: New York : Scribner
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
Traces North Carolina's growth and development from early exploration to the formation of a state government.
Colonial Homes in North Carolina
Author: John V. Allcott
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
"Colonial Homes in North Carolina" by John V. Allcott is a captivating exploration of the architectural heritage of North Carolina during the colonial period. With meticulous research and detailed descriptions, Allcott delves into the history, design, and significance of these historic homes. This comprehensive work not only serves as a valuable resource for architectural enthusiasts but also offers readers a vivid and immersive journey into the rich history of the region. Allcott's expertly crafted narrative brings these colonial homes to life, shedding light on the craftsmanship, materials, and cultural influences that shaped them. Moreover, the book provides a deeper understanding of the social and economic aspects of colonial North Carolina, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the intersection of architecture, history, and culture.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
"Colonial Homes in North Carolina" by John V. Allcott is a captivating exploration of the architectural heritage of North Carolina during the colonial period. With meticulous research and detailed descriptions, Allcott delves into the history, design, and significance of these historic homes. This comprehensive work not only serves as a valuable resource for architectural enthusiasts but also offers readers a vivid and immersive journey into the rich history of the region. Allcott's expertly crafted narrative brings these colonial homes to life, shedding light on the craftsmanship, materials, and cultural influences that shaped them. Moreover, the book provides a deeper understanding of the social and economic aspects of colonial North Carolina, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the intersection of architecture, history, and culture.
'Poor Carolina'
Author: A. Roger Ekirch
Publisher: UNC Press Books
ISBN: 1469610094
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
Ekrich examines the reasons for eighteenth-century North Carolina's political factionalism, social violence, and governmental paralysis. Especially disruptive were the opening of new areas of settlement and the influx of migrant groups with high material hopes, particularly since the colony's economy remained underdeveloped during much of the century. Fresh analyses are drawn of Governor Burrington's fiery administration, the Granville district turmoil of the 1760s, and Regular Riots. Originally published in 1981. 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.
Publisher: UNC Press Books
ISBN: 1469610094
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
Ekrich examines the reasons for eighteenth-century North Carolina's political factionalism, social violence, and governmental paralysis. Especially disruptive were the opening of new areas of settlement and the influx of migrant groups with high material hopes, particularly since the colony's economy remained underdeveloped during much of the century. Fresh analyses are drawn of Governor Burrington's fiery administration, the Granville district turmoil of the 1760s, and Regular Riots. Originally published in 1981. 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.
The Changing Geography of the Colony of North Carolina During the Eighteenth Century
Author: Harry Roy Merrens
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : North Carolina
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : North Carolina
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
The American Colonies in the Eighteenth Century
Author: Herbert Levi Osgood
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 592
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 592
Book Description
A Very Mutinous People
Author: Noeleen McIlvenna
Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press
ISBN: 0807832863
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Historians have often glorified eighteenth-century Virginia planters' philosophical debates about the meaning of American liberty. But according to Noeleen McIlvenna, the true exemplars of egalitarian political values had fled Virginia's plantation societ
Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press
ISBN: 0807832863
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Historians have often glorified eighteenth-century Virginia planters' philosophical debates about the meaning of American liberty. But according to Noeleen McIlvenna, the true exemplars of egalitarian political values had fled Virginia's plantation societ
Libraries and Literature in North Carolina in the Eighteenth Century (Classic Reprint)
Author: Stephen Beauregard Weeks
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780266527824
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Excerpt from Libraries and Literature in North Carolina in the Eighteenth Century The chief reasons for the slow growth of the province are to be found in the bad government and neglect of the proprietors, who devoted themselves to building up the colony on Ashley River and allowed that of Albemarle to get along the best it could; to the persistent hostility of the Crown and its agents and of the British merchants to the proprietary government, North Carolina, its Settlement and Growth, p. 10. Lbid., p. 2. Colonial Records, IV, 605. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780266527824
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Excerpt from Libraries and Literature in North Carolina in the Eighteenth Century The chief reasons for the slow growth of the province are to be found in the bad government and neglect of the proprietors, who devoted themselves to building up the colony on Ashley River and allowed that of Albemarle to get along the best it could; to the persistent hostility of the Crown and its agents and of the British merchants to the proprietary government, North Carolina, its Settlement and Growth, p. 10. Lbid., p. 2. Colonial Records, IV, 605. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Politics of Fashion in Eighteenth-Century America
Author:
Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press
ISBN: 0807834874
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
The Politics of Fashion in Eighteenth-Century America
Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press
ISBN: 0807834874
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
The Politics of Fashion in Eighteenth-Century America
Colonial South Carolina
Author: Robert M. Weir
Publisher: Univ of South Carolina Press
ISBN: 1643364340
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 445
Book Description
A standard source on one of the most enigmatic colonies in North America In this modern and complete history, Robert Weir explicates the apparent paradoxes that defined colonial South Carolina. In doing so he offers provocative observations about its ascension to the pinnacle of mid-eighteenth-century prosperity, escalating racial tension, struggles for political control, and push toward revolution.
Publisher: Univ of South Carolina Press
ISBN: 1643364340
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 445
Book Description
A standard source on one of the most enigmatic colonies in North America In this modern and complete history, Robert Weir explicates the apparent paradoxes that defined colonial South Carolina. In doing so he offers provocative observations about its ascension to the pinnacle of mid-eighteenth-century prosperity, escalating racial tension, struggles for political control, and push toward revolution.