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35770
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The Mountains were a valuable part of NC, the author proclaimed, initially measuring this value in the types of precious stones to be found in ranges such as Pisgah. Discussed later was their greatest source of wealth—the people. Such people included those there before the arrival of English settlers, such as the Cherokee. Such people included the generations of immigrants and present day resident of Appalachia. The author concluded that collectively they helped to make the area what it became.
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Mountains--North Carolina; Pisgah National Forest; Appalachian Mountains--Description and travel; Blue Ridge Mountains--Description and travel; Smoky Mountains National Park (N.C. and Tenn.); Nantahala Lake (Clay County and Macon County); Trees--North Carolina--Registers; Emerald mines and mining; Cherokee Indians--North Carolina; Boone, Daniel, 1734-1820; Wolfe, Thomas, 1900-1938; Sandburg, Carl, 1878-1967
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29110
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Samuel Carson and Robert Vance were two influential men in North Carolina politics during the 1820s. The two became rivals over the congressional seat in 1827. Carson challenged Vance to a duel, leading to Vance’s death.
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35670
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A collection of stories from teenage boys about ghosts, haunted houses, murder, and more.
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North Carolina Folklore Journal
(NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 22 Issue 3, Aug 1974,
p115-118
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35529
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The story of a man who was riding away from an inn and was nearly robbed on the highway, but was able to shoot the robber. Returning to the inn, he found out the robber had owned the inn with his wife, and they had a habit of robbing and killing the patrons, leaving behind unsettled spirits. Several versions of the story are recounted.
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North Carolina Folklore Journal
(NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 20 Issue 2, May 1972,
p67-72
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12628
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At Bentonville, a brilliant group of Confederate officers led a dwindling army against Sherman's hordes, and a desperate gamble almost succeeded. Author Manly Wellman describes the modern day terrain of the battlefield, adding a map for emphasis, while outlining the battle -- possibly the last blow for Confederate freedom in North Carolina.
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12079
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Assigned to building and floating an ironclad warship to help recapture North Carolina positions, 1st Lt. Gilbert Elliot designed the CSS Albemarle during the spring of 1863. Constructed at Edward's Ferry, on the Roanoke River, the CSS Albemarle was built in a cornfield owned by William Ruffin Smith.
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13198
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Containing brief histories of historic Civil War battles within North Carolina (Fort Macon, Fort Fisher, Battle of Bentonville), this article discusses plans for celebrating the upcoming centennial of the War of the Rebellion.
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13323
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Despite popular studies and historical research pertaining to the Civil War, John Peacock suggests organizing a round table discussion to settle disagreements regarding events that transpired in North Carolina during the Great Rebellion.
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13537
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Despite the interest in North Carolina's mountain folkways, witchcraft is dying out and is becoming increasingly hard to find and study.
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15714
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Seven years from now, in the year 1961, the nation will mark the 100th anniversary of the Civil War. Some of the Southern states are already in preparation for the date, which will have considerable historical significance. Wellman discusses North Carolina's part in the anniversary.
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24680
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John R. Peacock of High Point, North Carolina is forming a group with the intention of studying neglected facts from the Civil War. The author highlights Peacock’s contributions to Civil War historical studies.
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35012
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Sheet music and lyrics to the ballad “Vandy, Vandy,” about the wooing of a girl during the American Revolution.
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North Carolina Folklore Journal
(NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 2 Issue 1, Sept 1954,
p3-4
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13284
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The Philip Alston house, standing in Deep River's Horseshoe Bend in upper Moore County may soon become one of North Carolina's historical shrines. The house is one of the finest surviving examples of colonial architecture in the state and has a thrilling history of blood and battle. But it came very close to vanishing by fire in 1781, when Tory David Fanning, a notorious house-burner during the Revolutionary War, tried to destroy it. However, the site was saved by a lady, Miss Elizabeth Chancy Altson.
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13837
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The first article in a three part series on North Carolina soldiers during the Battle of Gettysburg, introduces the 35 regiments that fought in the battle. The North Carolina troops walked some 15-20 miles per day for 20 days, from Virginia to Pennsylvania for, in June 1863. This article covers the campaign and battle through 1 July.
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13840
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The second article in a three part series on North Carolina soldiers during the Battle of Gettysburg, is about the tactics the regiments used during the second day of the battle. The first article in the series may be found in V. 20, No. 36, Feb 1953, pp. 1-2, 15.
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