| A Story of North Carolina's Historic Beaufort Contributor(s): Wilson, Mamré Marsh (Author) |
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ISBN: 1596291680 ISBN-13: 9781596291683 Publisher: History Press OUR PRICE: $19.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2007 Annotation: Established in 1709, Beaufort is the third-oldest town in the state. The community is shaped by its waterside location, flanking Taylor's Creek, Town Creek, and the Newport River. Residents have long shared an attraction to the water: both commercial fishing and nationally famous laboratories for marine study have thrived in Beaufort. Visitors are drawn to the town's historic houses and architectural treasures, glimpses of a serene and gilded age. In this captivating history, author Mamre Wilson walks readers through the rich past and intriguing community that is Beaufort. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - South (al,ar,fl,ga,ky,la,ms,nc,sc,tn,va,wv) - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Regional (see Also Travel - Pictorials) |
| Dewey: 917.561 |
| LCCN: 2007011635 |
| Series: Brief History |
| Physical Information: 0.36" H x 6.81" W x 9.66" (0.72 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - North Carolina |
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| Publisher Description: From creek-side settlement to the days of the grand old Bayside Hotel, Beaufort has been a proud center for fishing, tourism and gracious living for more than three hundred years. This history explores and celebrates the communities that make up a remarkable section of eastern North Carolina. Established in 1709, Beaufort is the third-oldest town in the state. The community is shaped by its waterside location, flanking Taylor's Creek, Town Creek, and the Newport River. Residents have long shared an attraction to the water: both commercial fishing and nationally famous laboratories for marine study have thrived in Beaufort. Visitors are drawn to the town's historic houses and architectural treasures, glimpses of a serene and gilded age. In this captivating history, author Mamre Wilson walks readers through the rich past and intriguing community that is Beaufort. |
Contributor Bio(s): Wilson, Mamre Marsh: - Mamre Marsh Wilson is an author and local historian in Beaufort, North Carolina. She is a longtime member of the Beaufort Historical Association. This is her third book of local history. |