Bøger af Terrance Zepke

Eighteen lighthouses still stand in the Carolinas, from Currituck Lighthouse near the Virginia border down to Haig Point Lighthouse near the border with Georgia. Author Zepke tells how they were built and how they have weathered hurricanes, erosion, and neglect. Some are open to visitors; others can be seen from the coast or on a passing boat. In this second edition, all the travel guide information is updated, along with new sections on light keepers, the U.S. Lighthouse Board, and a timeline.

From Blackbeard to female pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read, the stories behind some infamous buccaneers and their way of life are revealed. Learn why they became pirates and how they found their treasure. See what kinds of ships they sailed and how they talked. Then enjoy fun pirate activities and take a quiz to test your knowledge. Before you know it, you'll be able to answer questions like: When was the Golden Age of Piracy? -see page 5What did pirates eat? -see page 6Did pirates really have wooden legs? -see page 7What is a sloop? -see page 10What is hardtack? -see page 15Does piracy still exist today? -see page 18What was the name of Blackbeard's flagship? -see page 24How were women able to disguise themselves and become pirates? -see page 37Which pirate was known as the "Arch Pirate"? -see page 41What languages did pirate Billy Lewis speak? -see page 45Who was Woodes Rogers and why was he sent to the Bahamas? -see page 51Did pirates follow any rules? -see page 54What famous author wrote a story about Captain Kidd's buried treasure? -see page 59Full of fun facts and colorful art, Pirates of the Carolinas for Kids details the life of a pirate in the Golden Age of Piracy and introduces nine of the most famous pirates to weigh anchor in the Carolinas.< < Previous in seriesSee all of the books in this series

When African slaves were brought to the American South to work the plantations, they brought with them their culture, traditions, and religion-including what came to be called voodoo. This unique blend of Christianity, herbalism, and folk magic is still practiced in South Carolina's Lowcountry.Though a beginners guide, Lowcountry Voodoo offers a surprising wealth of information about this fascinating part of Lowcountry life.Learn about:the Gullah and their wayshow to bring good luck and avoid bad luckspells and curses and how to avoid themhow to cook up traditional good-luck meals for New Years Daya real voodoo village you can visitsweetgrass basketsevents and tours to acquaint you with Lowcountry culture.In a selection of Lowcountry tales that feature voodoo, meet:a boo hag bride who sheds her skin at nightDr. Buzzard, the most famous root doctora giant ghost doga young man whose love potion worked too wellGeorge Powell, who outwitted a haintCrook-Neck Dick, who (mostly) outwitted a hangmanDoctor Trott, who captured a mermaid.

A lively text, rich in pictures, tells the history and lore of the lighthouses along the Carolina shores-from Currituck Lighthouse at the top of North Carolina to the Haig Point Lighthouses at the bottom of South Carolina. Learn about the people who designed and built them. Meet some of the keepers who braved storms and suffered loneliness while tending their beacons. Learn how lighthouses operated in the early days and how they operate now.What lighthouse is the farthest north in North Carolina?Is the Bodie Island Lighthouse on an island?What's a shoal and why is it dangerous for ships?What pirate used to hide out on Ocracoke Island?Which South Carolina lighthouse is called "The Leaning Lighthouse"?What lighthouse was the last one built in South Carolina?What North Carolina lighthouse is the tallest lighthouse in America?Which lighthouse was moved 1600 feet inland?Which lighthouse was designed like a puzzle-in pieces, so that it could be taken apart and put back together?Where was the very first lighthouse in the world?Where was the very first lighthouse in America?What is a "Texas tower"?How many lighthouses are on the Outer Banks?How many steps do you have to climb to get to the top of the Cape Lookout Lighthouse?How do range lights show boat captains how to enter a channel?Lighthouses of the Carolina for Kids answers these questions and many more.< < Previous in seriesNext in series > >See all of the books in this series

Here are twenty-five tales about strange happenings, creepy places, and engaging specters across the Old North State. Six are new for this 2nd edition. Stealthy and forlorn, cunning and mysterious, the ghosts of North Carolina's past linger among the living in this thrilling collection of ghost tales.

Pirates of the Carolinas discusses thirteen of the most intriguing buccaneers in the history of piracy, including Henry Avery, Anne Bonny, Mary Read, Calico Jack, Stede Bonnet, and Captain Kidd. These men and women are all connected somehow to the Carolinas. In this new edition you'll find an all-new chapter on Blackbeard. Includes new sections such as The Truth about Piracy, How to Talk Like a Pirate, a list of pirate movies, a pirate quiz, and more.

Taken from real-life occurrences and from Carolina Lowcountry lore this collection introduces 32 ghost stories that will make your hair stand on end.Why did Joe Baldwins headless body once roam Macos train tracks? What happened to grave robbers and curious kids when they came too close to the cursed crypt? Why do drops of blood continuously appear on the floorboards of the Cape Romain Lighthouse? Discover these tales, and many more.