Pender County: A History in the Voices of Its People
Pender County, North Carolina possesses a rich history dating from its establishment in 1875 to the present day, including its vital role in the jet propulsion emperimentation era. The current population of 41,000 works in a variety of areas, including farming, small businesses, industry and tourism, and each of these residents has a story to tell. David Frederickson, a corespondent for the Wilmington Star-News compiles compelling, character-driven historical accounts... with quality images and primary source material for reference. Pender County: A History in the Voices of the People is a must read for anyone interested in learning the fascinating story of the place they call home.
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Pender County: A History in the Voices of Its People
Pender County, North Carolina possesses a rich history dating from its establishment in 1875 to the present day, including its vital role in the jet propulsion emperimentation era. The current population of 41,000 works in a variety of areas, including farming, small businesses, industry and tourism, and each of these residents has a story to tell. David Frederickson, a corespondent for the Wilmington Star-News compiles compelling, character-driven historical accounts... with quality images and primary source material for reference. Pender County: A History in the Voices of the People is a must read for anyone interested in learning the fascinating story of the place they call home.
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Pender County: A History in the Voices of Its People

Pender County: A History in the Voices of Its People

by David W. Frederiksen
Pender County: A History in the Voices of Its People

Pender County: A History in the Voices of Its People

by David W. Frederiksen

Overview

Pender County, North Carolina possesses a rich history dating from its establishment in 1875 to the present day, including its vital role in the jet propulsion emperimentation era. The current population of 41,000 works in a variety of areas, including farming, small businesses, industry and tourism, and each of these residents has a story to tell. David Frederickson, a corespondent for the Wilmington Star-News compiles compelling, character-driven historical accounts... with quality images and primary source material for reference. Pender County: A History in the Voices of the People is a must read for anyone interested in learning the fascinating story of the place they call home.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781596291478
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date: 10/18/2006
Pages: 96
Product dimensions: 6.25(w) x 9.38(h) x 0.31(d)

About the Author

Nancy Rhyne is the author of twenty books focusing on the myth and history of the South. She is famous throughout the Carolina Coast for her masterful storytelling and unique ability to capture the folklore of the area with her writing.

Table of Contents


Acknowledgements     7
Introduction     9
A Brief Note on Pender County's History     11
How the Story Ends   Adline Johnson     13
Native Progress   Charles Harrell     18
Portrait of a Young Lawyer   Clifton L. Moore Jr.     22
A Place for All Things   Mary Bowen Caputo     26
Bolo   Mike Bell     34
The Barber of Burgaw   Ray Rivenbark     38
A Revolutionary Place   Gary E. Trawick     40
Weathering the Storm   Virginia Stokes Rochelle     47
The Unorthodox Orthodox   Annette Boryk Oppegaard     53
Hampstead Spot   Edwin Combs   Julia Moseley Combs     61
The Clubhouse   Johnny Westbrook     67
Totally Ivey   Ivey Hayes     74
Grab Your Sea Bag   Horace S. Lefler     80
The Mystery of Place   Evelyn Bradshaw     88
Epilogue     95
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