Western North Carolina: A History From 1730-1913 is a comprehensive and detailed account of the development and growth of the Western North Carolina region from its earliest settlement in the mid-18th century through the early 20th century. Written by historian John Preston Arthur, the book covers a wide range of topics including the region's Native American inhabitants, the arrival of European settlers and their interactions with the indigenous peoples, the impact of the American Revolution and Civil War on the area, and ...
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Western North Carolina: A History From 1730-1913 is a comprehensive and detailed account of the development and growth of the Western North Carolina region from its earliest settlement in the mid-18th century through the early 20th century. Written by historian John Preston Arthur, the book covers a wide range of topics including the region's Native American inhabitants, the arrival of European settlers and their interactions with the indigenous peoples, the impact of the American Revolution and Civil War on the area, and the growth of industry and transportation.Arthur's book also delves into the social and cultural aspects of life in Western North Carolina during this time period, including the region's unique music, folklore, and religious traditions. The author provides a wealth of information on notable figures from the region's history, such as Daniel Boone and Andrew Jackson, as well as lesser-known individuals who played important roles in shaping the area.Throughout the book, Arthur draws on a wide range of primary sources, including newspapers, diaries, and letters, as well as secondary sources such as historical accounts and scholarly studies. The result is a rich and engaging narrative that provides readers with a deep understanding of the history and culture of Western North Carolina.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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