Carteret County, s rare combination of industry, agriculture, travel trade, commercial fishing, and ocean overland commerce, is an area rich with opportunities. Sharpe presents the geography, history, and industries of the county.
In every major war in which our country has been engaged, the exposed coast of North Carolina has been a battlefield. Almost forgotten are the depredations of King George's War, which also touched the coast.
Old towns and new thrive in the new awaking of eastern North Carolina. Carteret County is developing with new ports, but fishing is still king. Pleasants details the little cities of Carteret County.