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35508
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If history has two faces, as the author proclaimed, history textbooks have often held a mirror in front of one of those visages. Bunger’s purpose, then, was to make the other countenance, in this case the European slave trade, just as visible.
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More than the end of a man’s life happened on November 22, 1718, according to the author. With the death of Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard, the golden age of piracy in the New World effectively came to an end. Highlighted in this chronicle were people who played an instrumental role, notably Governor Spotswood of Virginia, and the events from June through November that led to the end for this famous pirate.
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35510
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How historic Bath earned its title as a national historic district: by being the colonial capital and the first incorporated town in the state. This small town, made up of 231 denizens, earned its popularity through shops such as The Tu Da Shoppe and Pirate’s Treasure. Playing a greater role, though, was many and varied displays of southern hospitality.
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In noting how mules have been an invaluable and longtime source of labor, the author proved they has earned a rightful place in history, whether on the plantation or family farm, whether in the US South or Biblical Middle East. Going further in proving the hybrid creature’s value, Jones provided information that refuted common myths (for example, only males are sterile) and ways to keep this “historically industrious” animal healthy.
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Treasures found in Williamsburg and Charleston were expected. What was a pleasant surprise to A.G.L. Hellyer, a horticultural journalist mentioned by the author, was the Orton Plantation, which Wakefield boasted as offering the most beautiful garden in North Carolina. How the lower Cape Fear area and its people contributed to its creation, this was disclosed in the discussion of Brunswick County’s development, pre and post-Colonial days.
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What makes the fisherman go to the dock, time and again, despite seemingly endless amounts of time waiting, the rigors of the wind whipping and heat of the sun baking? The reason the author revealed, anyone dedicated to this sport would well understand. The moment the King Mackerel is reeled in makes everything and every minute it took to capture the fish worth the effort.
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35514
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Understanding this Whiteville lifelong resident entailed revealing details such as his early attempt to follow in his father’s footsteps, WWII service, graduation from Duke, civic contributions, home life with his family. The best way to understand Lawrence Bowers, though, seemed to lie in understanding his passion for the career he chose over bridge building: banking.
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35515
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The Coastal Plain Development Association's mission: to improve industrial relations; community development; home economics development; youth, and travel and recreation development. To some, this was perceived in the award programs and publications such as New East. Others, like CPDA's president, Sylvia Wheless, measured it by the connections people in the community make with each other through the association's endeavors.
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35516
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This sand dune at Nag’s Head was made famous before five UNC seniors made it a class project’s subject. It was made famous—or infamous—by controversy generated between developers, environmentalists, and citizens from plans to build beachside subdivisions at its base.
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Marines stationed at Guantanamo Bay got an opportunity to pick up where they left off, in terms of high school courses, through a continuing education project. This project, jointly created by Veterans Administration and Coastal Carolina Community College, was also designed to build a bridge to college or vocational education.
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35518
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The disappearing act was “The Lost Colony,” the touted first outdoor play about the colony of English settlers who settled in Roanoke in 1588 and disappeared in 1590, with the most famous being the first born on American soil, Virginia Dare. As the author suggested, the virtue of Paul Green’s play was leaving audience members deciding how to solve the mystery behind the disappearance for themselves.
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35519
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The author's opinion: the chance of snakebite was as likely as being struck by lightning. With the chance still existent, accompanying was advice on how to avoid snakebite and the best treatment measures. Speaking of low incidence rates, Dean also impressed the greater likelihood of bites by those of the non-poisonous variety, like garter snakes.
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Artificial reefs, like the one built at Wrightsville Beach, improve fishing grounds by offering food and shelter sources. Among the details were factors for creating an artificial reef, prior attempts at constructing artificial reefs, data indicating a positive impact for South Carolina’s artificial reefs, and the Artificial Reef Program’s future sites along NC coastal waterways.
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35521
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Jimmy Hunter proved home’s importance extends beyond a dwelling. At home was defined by excelling in many sports, inside and outside of an arena: fishing, hunting, baseball, and football. He was down home still, remaining humble and down to earth despite his minor celebrity status.
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Shellfish—their lives, the industry’s livelihood—looked bleak when Red Tide rolled in. The future became brighter with its causes’ discovery: inadequate treatment of human and animal wastes. It also brightened with the solutions: improvement of septic tank surveillance and testing procedures. A chart reiterated the need for improvement, with counties ranging from Dare to New Hanover, waterways from Hyde County’s Kitty Creek to Harkers Island’s Back Sound.
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