The North Carolina Reader: Containing A History And Description Of North Carolina, Selections In Prose And Verse (1855)

Wiley, Clavin Henderson

ISBN 10: 1167226925 / ISBN 13: 9781167226922

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The North Carolina Reader: Containing A History And Description Of North Carolina, Selections In Prose And Verse (1855)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1167226925
• ISBN 13: 9781167226922
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The North Carolina Reader, written by Clavin Henderson Wiley and published in 1855, is a comprehensive collection of historical and literary works that provide a detailed account of the state of North Carolina. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part consisting of a history of the state, covering its discovery, settlement, and development up until the mid-19th century. The history is presented in a clear and concise manner, with a focus on the major events and figures that shaped the state's past.The second part of the book contains a selection of prose and verse works from some of North Carolina's most notable writers, including William Gaston, James Iredell, and Hinton Rowan Helper. The selections cover a wide range of topics, including politics, religion, and social issues, and provide a glimpse into the cultural and intellectual life of the state during the mid-19th century.Overall, The North Carolina Reader is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of North Carolina. The book's combination of historical and literary works provides a unique perspective on the state's past, and its clear and accessible writing style makes it an enjoyable read for both scholars and general readers alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.