Record #:

1724

Author(s):

Arthur, Billy

Abstract:

Spanish captain Francisco de Miranda recorded in his diary his 47-day trip to North Carolina in 1783. His writings give insight into the infant North Carolina communities of the time.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 62 Issue 2, July 1994, p14-15, il, por

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--1775-1865; Miranda, Francisco de (Sebastian Francisco de Miranda Rodriguez), 1750-1816; North Carolina--Description and travel--1775-1865

Record #:

19697

Author(s):

Newsome, A.R.

Abstract:

An early account of wild western North Carolina before the 19th century was captured by Pennsylvania native John Brown. He traveled through an area now known as Salisbury, Statesville, Wilkesboro, Morganton, and Asheville for six months in 1795 looking to purchase land in the region. During his travels he commented on social and economic conditions, as well as the general topography of the area in a journal which is reprinted here.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 11 Issue 4, Oct 1934, p284-313, il, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--Description and travel--1775-1865; Brown, John, 1772-1845