The Big History Book of the Colorful Cape Fear

Looking for a fun way to learn or teach Cape Fear history? Well here it is! Over 300 colorable images accompanied by the stories behind them that tell the history of the lower Cape Fear all in one volume. It's a great way to interest children and adults alike in the four centuries of colorful history that took place along the Cape Fear River. From Native Americans and early explorers, first settlers and colonial ports, revolutionaries and rebels, to fine homes and public spaces, peaceful resting spots and silver screen palaces, and so much more, this is the book for the art lover AND history buff! Topics covered include Early Exploration • The Proprietary Era • Colonial Brunswick and Wilmington • The Revolutionary War • The Civil War • 1898 • Fine Homes and Public Spaces • Final Resting Places • Southport, Bald Head, and Oak Island • Naval Stores, Rice, and Indigo • Life on the Water • The Cape Fear Beaches • Railroads • Sports Legends and more.