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Encyclopedia of North Carolina by William S (EDT)/ Mazzocchi Jay (EDT) Powell; William S Powell; Jay Mazzocchi; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library is a history book available to read on EtoBox.

What is Encyclopedia of North Carolina about?

The first single-volume reference to the events, institutions, and cultural forces that have defined the state, the Encyclopedia of North Carolina is a landmark publication that will serve those who love and live in North Carolina for generations to come. Editor William S. Powell, whom the Raleigh News & Observer described as a living repository of information on all things North Carolinian, spent fifteen years developing this volume. With contributions by more than 550 volunteer writers--including scholars, librarians, journalists, and many others--it is a true people's encyclopedia of North Carolina. The volume includes more than 2,000 entries, presented alphabetically, consisting of longer essays on major subjects, briefer entries, and short summaries and definitions. Most entries include suggestions for further reading. Centered on history and the humanities, topics covered include agriculture; arts and architecture; business and industry; the Civil War; culture and customs; education; geography; geology, mining, and archaeology; government, politics, and law; media; medicine, science, and technology; military history; natural environment; organizations, clubs, and foundati

Who reads Encyclopedia of North Carolina?

Author

William S (EDT)/ Mazzocchi Jay (EDT) Powell; William S Powell; Jay Mazzocchi; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library

Publisher

The University of North Carolina Press

Published

2006

Language

EN

ISBN

9780807830710

Category

history

Subjects

History, Humanities

Rating

4.4 / 5 (45 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14