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Catalogue—North Carolina Titles

The History Press publishes high-quality history and heritage titles with a strong regional base. Our books help to revive and preserve the past in various regions throughout the United States, and we strive to make these histories accessible and available to a wide audience.

 

A Guide to Historic Henderson County, North Carolina
Alexia Jones Helsley
Dr. George A. Jones
 Located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Henderson County is beloved by founding families, seasonal residents and summer tourists alike. Old-timers and first-time visitors will take delight in this rich account, which spans from the mid-1800s to the present and includes tours of historic highlights in Hendersonville, Flat Rock, Fletcher and more.

978-1-59629-275-8
168 pp.
$19.99
Over 150 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
September 2007
A History of Hunting in the Great Smoky Mountains
Bob Plott
Foreword by George Ellison
 From the primitive weaponry and prevailing tactics of the Cherokee to the audacious rifle-toting ridge runners, and even a gruesome gang of cannibalistic rogues, these stories are truly a gripping tribute to mountain life and the adventure of the game.

978-1-59629-458-5
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 40 Black & White Photographs

Publication Date:
September 2008
A History of Professional Baseball in Asheville
Bill Ballew

 So many baseball greats have appeared within McCormick Field’s white lines: Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson, Ty Cobb, manager Cal Ripken Sr. and batboy Cal Ripken Jr., to name a few. Asheville’s hardball history is vast, and Bill Ballew presents it here as never before.

978-1-59629-176-8
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 60 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
February 2007
A History of Whitewater Paddling in Western North Carolina: Water Wise
Will Leverette
Water Wise
 From the Chattooga to the Nantahala, the thrilling rapids and unparalleled scenery of Western North Carolina’s rivers attract thousands of whitewater paddlers each year. Ride along with Will Leverette as he recounts the exhilarating adventures of paddling’s pioneers from 1923 to 1980, both those who started the craze and those who guided it farther downstream.

978-1-59629-435-6
120 pp.
$14.99
Over 40 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
June 2008
A Life in Antebellum Charlotte: The Private Journal of Sarah F. Davidson, 1837
Edited by Ann Williams, Karen McConnell & Janet Dyer
Foreword by Mary Kratt
 In A Life in Antebellum Charlotte, editors Dyer, McConnell and Williams have meticulously transcribed the journal of Sarah F. Davidson to be presented in its entirety. Also included in this edition are supplementary historical details that provide a comprehensive background for the events and people mentioned in the journal.

978-1-59629-088-4
160 pp.
$19.99
6 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
October 2005
A Life of Duty: The Autobiography of George Willcox McIver, 1858–1947
Edited by Jonathan Dembo

 George Willcox McIver’s life spanned a time of dramatic transformation in American history. A native of Davidson, North Carolina, McIver lived through the Civil War, fought in the Spanish-American War and World War I, and served in posts across the world during his illustrious military career. Jonathan Dembo has edited and annotated McIver’s autobiography, published here for the first time.

978-1-59629-028-0
448 pp.
$34.99
58 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
July 2006
A Popular History of Western North Carolina: Mountains, Heroes & Hootnoggers
Rob Neufeld

 With a warm, accessible style, Asheville-based writer Rob Neufeld offers this exploration of Western North Carolina’s history through the stories of its most fascinating people. Few regions can boast such a lively, vibrant population, and Neufeld masterfully showcases its traditions, contradictions and promise.

978-1-59629-183-6
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 20 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
February 2007
A Story of North Carolina's Historic Beaufort
Mamre Marsh Wilson

 As a community shaped by its waterside location alongside the Newport River, Beaufort has been a proud center for fishing, tourism and gracious living for more than three hundred years. In this captivating history, author Mamre Wilson walks readers through the rich past and intriguing community that is Beaufort.

978-1-59629-168-3
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 50 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
June 2007
A Walking Guide to North Carolina's Historic New Bern
Bill Hand

 Few cities in North Carolina can match New Bern for its charm and history. Founded in 1710, the town rose to prominence during the Revolutionary era after being designated the state capital. Join Bill Hand on a delightful excursion through one of the Tarheel State’s most historic communities.

978-1-59629-272-7
144 pp.
$19.99
Over 130 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
August 2007
Asheville Ghosts and Legends
Ken Traylor and Delas M. House Jr.

 Nestled in the heart of North Carolina’s share of the Smoky Mountains, Asheville is one of the South’s most haunted cities. The picturesque landscape of this mountain destination belies what is in truth a violent, ghoulish past. This collection of macabre stories features the stories of some of the area’s most famous ghostly characters.

978-1-59629-156-0
128 pp.
$17.99
Over 20 Black and White Illustrations

Publication Date:
August 2006
Blue Ridge Nature Journal: Reflections on the Appalachian Mountains in Essays and Art
George and Elizabeth Ellison

 Few regions of the continental U.S. can match the magnificent natural wonder of the Blue Ridge. Field naturalist and author George Ellison calls upon a lifetime of experience to illuminate the extraordinary natural history of the Blue Ridge through a series of masterfully written essays. This large-format book features a collection of full-color artwork by renowned watercolorist Elizabeth Ellison.

978-1-59629-139-3
144 pp.
$34.99
Over 80 Full-Color Paintings and Sketches

Publication Date:
September 2006
Blue Ridge Nature Notes: Selections from Blue Ridge Nature Journal
George and Elizabeth Ellison

 In this enthralling selection of essays and full-color paintings drawn from the critically acclaimed Blue Ridge Nature Journal, George and Elizabeth Ellison call upon a lifetime of outdoor experiences to illuminate the extraordinary natural history of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Take this volume with you as you experience this celebrated region.

978-1-59629-331-1
160 pp.
$14.99
Over 40 Full-Color Paintings and Sketches

Publication Date:
July 2007
Burke County, North Carolina: Historic Tales from the Gateway to the Blue Ridge
Larry R. Clark

 Discover Burke County's exciting past- from the American Revolution to the Civil War, and from the Great Gold Rush to moonshiners and floods. In this engaging volume of facts, legends and lore, author and historian Larry R. Clark presents the fascinating events that have shaped Burke County.

978-1-59629-323-6
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 50 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
November 2007
Carteret County, North Carolina: History & Folklore
Mary & Grayden Paul

 From the history of the first inhabitants of the region to tales about whaling, pirates, shipwrecks and rum-running, the lore of Carteret County is both a captivating read and an apt reminder of how important it is to preserve and promote the history of a community for generations to come.

978-1-59629-478-3
112 pp.
$12.99
Over 40 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
August 2008
Charlotte: Murder, Mystery and Mayhem
David Aaron Moore

 Today the Queen City is fast-growing and well-respected, but Charlotte of the past is rife with tales of the macabre, tragic and simply unexplainable. In this new book, David Aaron Moore recalls the dark side of the city, with a collection of chilling stories that explore a span of time covering nearly a hundred years of horrifying history.

978-1-59629-490-5
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 45 Black & White Photographs

Publication Date:
September 2008
Chowan Beach: Remembering an African American Resort
Frank Stephenson

 In this nostalgic new book, author Frank Stephenson brings back the glory days of Chowan Beach with an array of vintage photographs and a brief history of the area. Come along as Stephenson revisits the past of this beloved African American beach in eastern North Carolina and offers a reminder of what it meant to generations of visitors.

978-1-59629-164-5
128 pp.
$14.99
Over 150 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
August 2006
Currituck Memories and Adventures: More Tales from a Native Gunner
Travis Morris

 Currituck native Travis Morris returns with a follow-up to the best-selling Duck Hunting on Currituck Sound with more tales of hunting, fishing and adventure. Complete with humorous stories of boyhood on the sound and a whole new collection of fishing and hunting expeditions, Morris’s accounts of life on Currituck Sound are sure to delight.

978-1-59629-305-2
160 pp.
$19.99
Over 100 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
September 2007
Currituck: Ducks, Politics, and Outlaw Gunners
Travis Morris

 In this insider account, Currituck native Travis Morris takes readers into the blind and regales them with stories of powerful men and their guns in a bygone era when duck hunting clubs flourished and featured prominently in local politics, neighbors feuded over duck hunters’ rights and interloping men of industry swept in to build lodges.

978-1-59629-497-4
160pp.
$19.99
Over 100 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
July 2008
Death in North Carolina's Piedmont: Tales of Murder, Suicide and Causes Unknown
Frances H. Casstevens

 In this unique look at the Piedmont’s most infamous and historic crimes, Frances Casstevens offers readers a glimpse into the criminal mind and the consequences of criminal actions. From the exploits of the outlaw Jesse Dobbins, to the malicious injustices of the Civil War, to tales of young love torn asunder by tragedy, Casstevens offers a thorough exploration of the Piedmont’s most shocking acts.

978-1-59629-196-6
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 20 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
November 2006
Duck Hunting on Currituck Sound: Tales from a Native Gunner
Travis Morris

 Nestled in the northeast corner of North Carolina, Currituck County boasts a unique combination of captivating history, resplendent natural beauty, and some of the best duck hunting in the world. In this unique book, Currituck native and lifelong duck hunter Travis Morris presents an expert’s take on the grand history of the area’s waterfowl hunting heritage.

978-1-59629-167-6
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 60 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
August 2006
Duke Basketball: A Pictorial History
Lewis Bowling

 There are certain traditions too extraordinary for mere words to define. The Duke University men’s basketball program is certainly one such tradition, and Lewis Bowling has assembled more than two hundred brilliant photographs spanning the entire history of the program to show it.

978-1-59629-467-7
160 pp.
$19.99
Over 220 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
August 2008
Durham Tales: The Morris Street Maple, the Plastic Cow, the Durham Day that Was & More
Jim Wise

 Journalist and local historian Jim Wise relates how Bull Durham smoking tobacco put Durham, North Carolina, on the map; how a plastic cow and an oversized flag cut the city council down to size; how it felt to travel back in time at the Duke Homestead; and how sportsman Al Mann and “Mom” Ruby Planck left indelible marks on their hometown.

978-1-59629-588-9
160 pp.
$19.99
Over 50 Black & White Photographs

Publication Date:
October 2008
Elizabeth City, North Carolina and the Civil War: A History of Battle and Occupation
Alex Christopher Meekins

An account of a little-known theater of the Civil War. In February of 1862, a Union naval force captured Elizabeth City. This fascinating history characterizes the overall situation in the notheastern North Carolina, where secessionists and Union sympathizers tangled right up until the Battle of Appomattox.

978-1-59629-212-3
160 pp.
$21.99
Over 35 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
November 2007

Forgotten Tales of North Carolina
Tom Painter and Roger Kammerer

 What comes to mind when you think of North Carolina history? Is it Sir Walter Raleigh and the Wright brothers? Or do you think of sea monsters, hitchhiking alligators and a boy with “America” spelled out in his eyes? This delightful book features a collection of astonishing episodes in North Carolina’s past, sure to delight Tar Heel natives and newcomers alike.

978-1-59629-177-5
160 pp.
$14.99
Over 20 Black and White Illustrations

Publication Date:
August 2006
Gaston County, North Carolina: A Brief History
Rita Wehunt-Black

 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.

978-1-59629-327-4
160 pp.
$19.99
Over 95 Black & White Photographs

Publication Date:
March 2008
Ghosts of Old Wilmington
John Hirchak

 Wilmington’s past is a true theater of horror, and its cast includes runaway slaves, dismembered soldiers and fallen women of the night. Hirchak is the authority on the city’s spectral lore, and he offers here an eerie journey down Wilmington’s back alleys and docksides in a collection of haunted tales.

978-1-59629-150-8
128 pp.
$19.99

Publication Date:
July 2006
Granville County, North Carolina: Looking Back
Lewis Bowling

 Granville County, North Carolina, has produced sports stars, award-winning authors, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and numerous other influential state and political leaders. Author Lewis Bowling discusses these important figures and paints an intimate picture of Granville's past, from Christmas celebrations to tobacco harvests.

978-1-59629-333-5
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 55 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
November 2007
Growing Up in Davie County: Reflections from One Hundred Years Ago
Edited by Jamie W. Moore

 A charming collection of memories about small- town life in North Carolina in the early decades of the twentieth century. Through the wide eyes of a child, readers are transported back to a simpler, pastoral world that existed all over America not so very long ago.

978-1-59629-079-2
224 pp.
$24.99
Over 70 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
October 2005
Haunted Hills: Ghosts and Legends of Highlands and Cashiers, North Carolina
Stephanie Burt Williams

 Perched atop a lofty plateau set deep within North Carolina’s rugged Blue Ridge Mountains, the picturesque vistas of Highlands and Cashiers mask a dark legacy of lost loves, deals gone bad and supernatural occurrences. Read Haunted Hills to learn the forgotten legends of these sinisterly enchanting mountain communities.

978-1-59629-257-4
128 pp.
$12.99
Over 20 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
September 2007
Haywood County: A Brief History
Janet Threlkeld Webb

 Picturesque Haywood County has a rich, distinct history that has been continually shaped by a variety of factors and factions. This brief history examines many of the towns contained within Haywood’s borders and shines a particularly insightful light on Waynesville and its transition from quiet settlement to Smoky Mountain destination.

978-1-59629-175-1
128 pp.
$21.99
Over 80 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
November 2006
Hendersonville & Flat Rock: An Intimate Tour
Terry Ruscin

 Discover a trove of regional Western North Carolina treasures within these pages. With a warm, insightful style, Terry Ruscin takes you on a journey to the early nineteenth century, when the city of Hendersonville and the village of Flat Rock were beginning to blossom in their roles as beloved North Carolina destinations.

978-1-59629-265-9
160 pp.
$21.99
Over 50 Black and White and 35 Color Photographs

Publication Date:
June 2007
Herring Fishing: Images of an Eastern North Carolina Tradition
Frank Stephenson

 As the herring migrate up Eastern North Carolina’s rivers every Spring for spawning, herring fishermen are able to provide food for residents as well as a product shipped nationwide and as far away as Europe. With this collection of striking photographs that span half a century of herring fisheries, Frank Stephenson tells the captivating story of a famous North Carolina tradition.

978-1-59629-269-7
160 pp.
$19.99
Over 260 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
June 2007
Hidden Images: Discovering Details in the Wright Brothers' Kitty Hawk Photographs, 1900-1911
Larry E. Tise

 This distinctive illustrated history brings to light the world of the Wright brothers at the dawn of aviation. The details in the intriguing photographs presented in Hidden Images allow readers to step back in time and truly understand what the Wright brothers endured during these historic years in the history of manned flight.

978-1-59629-054-9
144 pp.
$26.99
Over 270 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
October 2005
High Vistas: An Anthology of Nature Writing from Western North Carolina to the Great Smoky Mountains
George Ellison
Illustrations by Elizabeth Ellison
 High Vistas is the first anthology devoted to nature writings on Western North Carolina and the Great Smoky Mountains. Each selection features a biographical essay introducing each author— including celebrated naturalists like John Muir and William Bartram — and reveals how they explored and depicted the wonders they encountered, from rare wildflowers and medicinal plants to giant rattlesnakes and timberwolves.

978-1-59629-355-7
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 50 Black and White Illustrations

Publication Date:
July 2008
Historic Tales of Cashiers, North Carolina
Jane Gibson Nardy

 In this charming account, North Carolina historian Jane Gibson Nardy recounts a treasure-trove of true stories from her beloved Blue Ridge community. In addition to several generations of family memorabilia from her personal library, Nardy has also culled the area’s public records -- deeds, wills, marriage registers and even tombstones -- to make mountain tales of yesteryear come alive for the modern reader

978-1-59629-434-9
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 30 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
July 2008
Iredell County, North Carolina: A Brief History
Sandra Douglas Campbell

 From the rough trails carved by the Catawba and the Cherokee to the “crossroads of the future,” Iredell County has experienced a dramatic and poignant evolution, though its original innovative spirit and agricultural traditions persist to the present day.

978-1-59629-338-0
160 pp.
$19.99
Over 80 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
July 2008
Long-Ago Stories of the Eastern Cherokee
Lloyd Arneach

 Tragically, relatively little of this flourishing nation and its rich culture has survived. Its stories, however, live on today. In this priceless and engaging collection, native Cherokee and professional storyteller Lloyd Arneach recounts tales such as how the bear lost his long bushy tail and how the first strawberry came to be.

978-1-59629-031-0
128 pp.
$14.99
Over 15 Black & White Photographs

Publication Date:
March 2008
Mountain Passages: Natural and Cultural History of Western North Carolina and the Great Smoky Mountains
George Ellison

 An intriguing collection of essays resulting from George Ellison’s thirty-year fascination with Western North Carolina. Through a diverse cast of characters we hear stories in a distinctly Appalachian tone and gain an understanding of mountain life and lore.

978-1-59629-044-0
160 pp.
$18.99

Publication Date:
June 2005
North Carolina Rivers: Facts, Legends and Lore
John Hairr

 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.

978-1-59629-258-1
160 pp.
$19.99
Over 60 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
July 2007
North Carolina Tobacco: A History
Billy Yeargin

 In this book, historian Billy Yeargin takes readers back to the days when communities were founded and built upon tobacco culture, and when traditions developed as industries were born. Yeargin recounts the deeply intriguing influence of tobacco on the history and culture of the state.

978-1-59629-313-7
160 pp.
$21.99
Over 80 Black & White Photographs

Publication Date:
March 2008
On Sherman's Trail: The Civil War's North Carolina Climax
Jim Wise

 Join journalist and historian Jim Wise as he follows Sherman's last march through the Tar Heel State from Wilson's Store to the surrender at Bennett Place. Retrace the steps of the soldiers at Averasboro and Bentonville. Whether you are on the road or in a comfortable armchair, you will enjoy this memorable, well-researched account of General Sherman's North Carolina campaign and the brave men and women who stood in his path.

978-1-59629-357-1
160 pp.
$19.99
Over 70 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
March 2008
Pender County: A History in the Voices of Its People
David W. Frederiksen

 Pender County, North Carolina possesses a rich history dating from its establishment in 1875 to the present day. Author David Frederickson captures this history in a compilation of stirring narratives from longtime county residents. These priceless accounts preserve and showcase Pender County’s past as it was lived by generations of inhabitants.

978-1-59629-147-8
96 pp.
$18.99

Publication Date:
October 2006
Person County Past: Tales from the Central Piedmont
Phyliss Boatwright

 These intriguing stories recount the history of various parts of Person County, from Roxboro, Person’s geographical center and county seat, to the townships of Allensville and Cunningham, to the “forgotten villages” of Centre Grove and Caltolina. A range of history is revealed, including important events, unique residents, and community leaders.

978-1-59629-153-9
128 pp.
$18.99

Publication Date:
August 2006
Picturing Greensboro: Four Decades of African American Community
Otis L. Hairston Jr.

 Photographer Otis Hairston's camera snapped nearly forty years of fond memories and historic Greensboro events- from community gatherings and North Carolina A&T Aggie homecomings to celebrations of the historic 1960 sit-in. This stunning photo collection depicts ordinary people, local heroes and national celebrities as it captures the strength of Greensboro s African American community. Picturing Greensboro is a landmark volume of spectacular images that will be cherished for years to come.

978-1-59629-284-0
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 200 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
November 2007
Picturing Historic Person County
Eddie Talbert
photography by John W. Merritt
 Tucked away from the bustle of nearby Raleigh and Durham, Person County, North Carolina, is an oasis of easygoing Southern charm. The photography of John Wesley Merritt, shutterbug and lifelong Roxboro resident, brilliantly captures the spirit of this idyllic setting as it was in the 1940s and 1950s.

978-1-59629-289-5
160 pp.
$19.99
Over 130 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
November 2007
Recollections of Pitt County
Roger Kammerer

 Roger Kammerer presents this eclectic, ambling journey through the ages in Pitt County, stopping to visit with the area’s more influential, memorable and unusual characters. With a charming blend of history, nostalgia and humor, Kammerer blazes a captivating trail for readers as they wander down the county’s collective memory lane.

978-1-59629-132-4
128 pp.
$18.99
Over 20 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
June 2006
Remembering Alamance County: Tales of Railroads, Textiles and Baseball
Don Bolden

 This enjoyable look at the history of Alamance County—in North Carolina’s Piedmont region—explores the way county residents lived their lives before the days of rampant development. Writer Don Bolden recalls with fondness the colorful cast of characters and fascinating events that helped take the area from a quaint railroad community to a major textile center, and beyond.

978-1-59629-170-6
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 40 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
August 2006
Remembering Avery County: Old Tales from North Carolina's Youngest County
Michael C. Hardy

 Watched over by the ancient Grandfather Mountain, Avery County never fails to captivate visitors with its wild beauty and spirited people. In this fascinating collection of tales, Avery native son Michael C. Hardy presents the wild mountain life through delightful memories of the 1930s and ‘40s.

978-1-59629-232-1
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 40 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
June 2007
Remembering Concord: Articles from the Look Back Collection
Helen Arthur-Cornett

 This humorous and historical compilation of anecdotes and vignettes is a valuable selection of Helen Arthur-Cornett’s best work from her tenure as a writer for the Charlotte Observer and offers readers a warm and informative perspective on the history and folklore of Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

978-1-59629-080-8
128 pp.
$17.99
20 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
August 2005
Remembering Craven County: Tales of Tarheel History
Bill Hand

 Situated in the heart of eastern North Carolina, Craven County—New Bern in particular—has as much rich history as quaint charm. With a keen eye and clever style, Bill Hand takes readers on a romp through Craven County’s history and paints a fascinating picture of the area’s past.

978-1-59629-157-7
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 40 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
August 2006
Remembering Henderson County: A Legacy of Lore
Louise Howe Bailey

 A special selection of essays by local writer Louise Bailey offering readers a warm and informative perspective on the history and folklore of Henderson County, North Carolina. We meet a delightful cast of characters whose stories tell of a truly independent way of life and of a fierce pride in mountain traditions.

978-1-59629-012-9
144 pp.
$16.99

Publication Date:
June 2005
Remembering North Carolina Tobacco
Billy Yeargin

 In this collection of nostalgic memories, Yeargin and others reminisce about the frustrations of slugs and tar, the cropping of dew-drenched leaves, the aching beauty of a tobacco bloom and the ultimate connection of man with earth— a connection that is slowly fading with each new generation.

978-1-59629-433-2
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 50 Black & White Photographs

Publication Date:
April 2008
Remembering Old Jamestown: A Look Back at the Other South
Mary A. Browning

 Founded by Quakers in the late eighteenth century, Jamestown, North Carolina, has a rich heritage that distinguishes it from many neighboring Southern communities. Join local historian Mary A. Browning as she relates these short tales from the town’s colorful past, drawn from her column in the Greensboro News & Record.

978-1-59629-591-9
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 40 Black & White Photographs

Publication Date:
November 2008
Remembering Randolph County: Tales from the Center of the Tar Heel State
Chip Womick

 Randolph County’s most colorful characters come to life within these pages, including Rufus Hussey, the Beanshooter Man who whittled slingshots and gave Johnny Carson a run for his money; and the Petty family, whose NASCAR connection spans four generations.

978-1-59629-489-9
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 20 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
August 2008
Rutherford County in the Korean War
Anita Price Davis and James M. Walker

 This poignant and nostalgic book highlights the Korean War-era service and sacrifice of the people of Rutherford County, North Carolina. Many Rutherford County residents contributed to the war effort both overseas and on the home front, and this book ensures that their legacy will not be forgotten.

978-1-59629-109-6
224 pp.
$24.99
Over 260 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
June 2006
Scoundrels, Rogues and Heroes of the Old North State
Dr. H.G. Jones
Edited by K. Randell Jones and Caitlin D. Jones
 Journey with the author throughout North Carolina as he unmasks shadowy characters, cheers lost heroes and makes the surreal and oft-forgotten individuals of the past come alive.

978-1-59629-025-9
128 pp.
$16.99

Publication Date:
November 2004
Scoundrels, Rogues and Heroes of the Old North State: Revised and Updated with Additional Stories and Pictures
Dr. H.G. Jones
Edited by K. Randell Jones and Caitlin D. Jones
 Informative, moving and on occasion side-splittingly hilarious, this collection of stories with amusing pen-and-ink drawings is a must for North Carolinians young and old. Revised and updated with ten more tales of Tar Heel history and accompanied by images from the library of Dr. Jones and a map highlighting each story’s location.

978-1-59629-260-4
256 pp.
$12.99
Over 10 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
April 2007
The Architecture of High Point, North Carolina
Benjamin Briggs

 Once a spare Quaker settlement, High Point, North Carolina, became an architectural treasure-trove containing nearly every popular style since the city was founded-including designs by nationally recognized architects. The City of High Point is proud to share this remarkable collection, published here for the first time.

978-1-59629-326-7
312 pp.
$49.99
Over 340 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
February 2008
The Biltmore Nursery: A Botanical Legacy
Bill Alexander

 At its peak, the Biltmore Nursery ranked among the largest and most prolific nurseries in the world. This landmark book tells the story of the nursery in two fascinating ways: a revealing overview history and a stunning reproduction of the 1912 Biltmore Nursery Catalog.

978-1-59629-238-3
288 pp.
$26.99
Over 20 Black and White and 20 Color Photographs

Publication Date:
April 2007
The Great Hurricanes of North Carolina
John Hairr

 Engagingly written and illustrated with historical photos that gracefully depict the disastrous effects of these mighty storms, this book is a gripping read!

978-1-59629-391-5
160 pp.
$12.99
Over 35 Black & White Photographs

Publication Date:
April 2008
The Story of the Plott Hound: Strike & Stay
Bob Plott

 The Plott bear hound's story began in 1750, when Johannes Plott left Germany for the North Carolina mountains. A classic American tale of adventurers and underdogs, this true story is one that author Bob Plott, the great-great-great-grandson of Johannes Plott, is uniquely qualified to tell.

978-1-59629-262-8
192 pp.
$22.99
Over 70 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
December 2007
The Wilmington Shipyard: Welding a Fleet for Victory in World War II
Ralph Scott

 Although the brief life of the North Carolina Shipbuilding Company was surrounded by controversy, some 243 ships were built in Wilmington to bolster the United States Navy’s World War II fleet. Author Ralph Lee Scott examines the impact of this shipyard and its effect on Wilmington’s transformation from a sleepy coastal town into a major state industrial center.

978-1-59629-210-9
160 pp.
$19.99
Over 10 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
June 2007
Vintage Outer Banks: Shifting Sands & Bygone Beaches
Sarah Downing

 An honorary native, Downing has preserved the Pirate’s Ball at Nags Head Casino, Doc Watson playing at the Sound Side on Kitty Hawk Bay and grits at the El Gay in this collection of hangouts and haunts of yesterday’s summer.

978-1-59629-508-7
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 120 Black & White Photographs

Publication Date:
September 2008
Voices from the North Carolina Mountains: Appalachian Oral Histories
Lynn Salsi

 In isolated pockets of Western North Carolina, remnants of Appalachia’s legendary folk culture still thrive. With warmth and humor, award-winning author Lynn Salsi profiles six extraordinary mountain folk who continue to cook on wood stoves, grind cane to make molasses and harvest honey from backyard beehives.

978-1-59629-230-7
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 50 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
August 2007
Wicked Charlotte: The Sordid Side of the Queen City
Stephanie Burt Williams

 Bootleggers, swindlers, gold miners and serial killers—Charlotte has courted them all. The Queen City is a flourishing Southern metropolis, but just below its polished exterior lies a dark past full of crime and myriad misdeeds. This second history of Charlotte has been concealed and denied by those who retell the city’s story, and by those who have lived it. Until now.

978-1-59629-160-7
96 pp.
$19.99
8 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
August 2006
Wilkes County: A Brief History
Jennifer L. Peña
Laurie B. Hayes
 What do NASCAR, Tom Dula and Lowe’s Home Improvement have in common? They all came from Wilkes County, North Carolina. The foothills of Wilkes County are a region of unsurpassed beauty and captivating history. Join local historians Jennifer Peña and Laurie Hayes as they tell the story of a county steeped in tradition and immersed in history.

987-1-59629-322-9
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 40 Black & White Photographs

Publication Date:
November 2008
Wilmington's Carolina Heights: A Neighborhood History
David K. Ohashi
David W. Frederiksen
 Nearly one hundred years ago, on the outskirts of Wilmington, North Carolina, Mary Bridgers began a novel experiment in residential development—Carolina Heights. Adorned with turn-of-the-century mansions set alongside smaller Frank Lloyd Wright–influenced homes, the neighborhood remains a bulwark against bland housing, as Ohashi and Frederiksen document in this richly detailed study.

978-1-59629-259-8
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 60 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
July 2007
Winston & Salem: Tales of Murder, Mystery and Mayhem
Jennifer Bean Bower

 Jennifer Bean Bower, associate curator of photographic collections at Old Salem Museums & Gardens, has spent many years collecting accounts of the extraordinary historic events that have occurred in her hometown of Winston-Salem. Winston & Salem: Tales of Murder, Mystery and Mayhem covers 118 years of history and introduces readers to real-life characters and stories not soon to be forgotten.

978-1-59629-251-2
128 pp.
$19.99
Over 35 Black and White Photographs

Publication Date:
October 2007
Winston-Salem: A Twin City History
Michael L. Bricker

 Author Michael Bricker chronicles the history of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in this interesting and accessible account that spans from the development of Moravian Salem and industrial Winston to the modern day. This history is a must-read for all those fortunate enough to call Winston-Salem home.

978-1-59629-304-5
160 pp.
$21.9