Bøger af Alan D. Watson

In this thorough and detailed history, Alan Watson chronicles Tyrrell County over almost three centuries. The development of county government and courts from the proprietary period through the end of the twentieth century is the author's central theme.

Draws upon 17th- and 18th-century sources to trace the history of African Americans, slave and free, in North Carolina through 1800. The documents are used to outline the arrival of Africans, mechanisms for maintaining the yoke of slavery, slave resistance, manumission, and the challenges facing free blacks. This book presents in an accessible format a variety of primary sources, which are suitable for classroom use and have appeal for historians, genealogists, and anyone curious about the lives of black North Carolinians during the earliest years of the state's history.

Arranged chronologically, this book traces coastal Onslow's social, economic, and political history from the county's creation in 1731 to the 1990s.

Formed in 1722, Bertie County is one of North Carolina's oldest counties. The county quickly became the point of entry for immigrants from Virginia and Europe. Since its formation Bertie County has played an important role in the development of eastern coastal North Carolina.

A history of Wilmington, North Carolina, from its founding and development to the eve of the Civil War. Part One traces Wilmington's history from its incorporation in 1739-40 to 1789, when NC joined the newly-formed USA. Part Two covers the years 1789 to 1861, including its role in politics.