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This historical and ecological look into North Carolina's coastal past is the result of both scholarly work and the author's personal curiosity of his homeland. During his work as an historian, he stumbled across several never published accounts of life on the barrier islands of the Atlantic, including the memoir of Allen Parker, who grew up as a slave in tidewater North Carolina. In 22 personal, informative and well-illustrated essays originally published in Coastwatch magazine, the author shares what he found in the lost documents, and thoughts on what he has discovered exploring this same coastline today.
Author: David S. Cecelski
For many years, Wilmington Water Tours has led the effort to preserve the Cape Fear River and its tributaries, as well as the local environment and history. With "Boats, Books, and Booty," WWT's dedicated staff spreads the message beyond the waterways and the riverwalk by offering fascinating books by local historians and authors who share their passion. Support Wilmington Water Tours by booking one of its educational, fascinating, and fun river cruises and buying local history books (including mine!).