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Dare County: A Brief History
Dare County A Brief History
Author: David Stick
Dare County is one of North Carolina's largest counties, although almost three quarters of its area is covered by water. The land area includes Roanoke Island, site of the first colonization efforts on the East Coast, and the Outer Banks, site of the Wright Brothers' first successful attempts at powered flight. In Dare County: A Brief History...  more » author David Stick recounts such exciting events as the settlement of the Lost Colony on Roanoke Island, the establishment and development of lighthouses, the daring exploits of the U.S. Lifesaving Service, and the famous first flight of the Wright brothers.Chapter titles/topics in this book include: "The Roanoke Colonies," "The Province of Carolina," "Early Life in the Outer Banks," "The Lifesavers," "The Wright Brothers," "Commercial Fisheries," "Religion and Education," and "Tourism."This 2001 sixth printing includes an index not present in earlier printings.
ISBN-13: 9780865261259
ISBN-10: 0865261253
Publication Date: 8/21/1970
Pages: 69
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Publisher: North Carolina Division of Archives and History
Book Type: Paperback
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