A Guide to Capitalists and Emigrants: Being a Statistical and Descriptive Account of the Several Counties of the State of North Carolina, United ... the State in Relation to the Soil, Climate, - Hardcover

North Carolina Land Co

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 026521582X ISBN 13: 9780265215821

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Explore North Carolina’s land and life through a detailed, real-world portrait of its counties.

This volume combines practical data, firsthand letters from state leaders, and thorough descriptions of soil, climate, productions, minerals, and transportation to help readers imagine farming, investing, or relocating.

This edition blends statistical facts with thoughtful commentary, drawing on years of observation to illuminate the state’s opportunities for settlers and investors. It includes county-by-county descriptions, notes on education and population, and perspectives from notable figures about the land’s potential for growth and improvement.

• County profiles with area, population, crops, livestock, and infrastructure
• Letters from prominent citizens discussing soil, climate, and opportunities for emigration and investment
• Insights on transportation, education, and economic advantages in different regions of the state
• Context on climate, natural resources, and the role of waterways and railroads in market access

Ideal for readers researching historical North Carolina, land buyers, investors, or anyone curious about how a postwar southern state described itself as a place to live, work, and prosper.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 026521582X
• ISBN 13: 9780265215821
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 140