Early Times in Raleigh (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

David L. Swain

 
9780267834815: Early Times in Raleigh (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Rediscover Raleigh’s early years through letters, lectures, and local memories.

This nonfiction volume compiles historical pieces, including addresses, notices, and sketches that illuminate Raleigh’s education, culture, and public life in the early 19th century. It offers a window into the people, institutions, and events that shaped the city and its surrounding region.

Two sections anchor the book: a record of civic and educational progress, and vivid reminiscences of Raleigh’s distinguished residents. The material blends civic pride with personal anecdotes, illustrating how schools, libraries, societies, and monuments contributed to community life.
  • Accounts of early North Carolina education, universities, and female academies.
  • Portraits of notable Raleigh figures and the roles they played in public life.
  • Descriptions of civic celebrations, local institutions, and urban development.
  • Includes maps and archival materials that trace the city’s growth across years.

Ideal for readers of North Carolina history, local heritage enthusiasts, and anyone curious about Raleigh’s formative era.

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