{"product_id":"encyclopedia-of-north-carolina-hardcover","title":"Encyclopedia of North Carolina - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWilliam S. Powell\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first single-volume reference to the events, institutions, and cultural forces that have defined the state, the \u003ci\u003eEncyclopedia of North Carolina\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eNews \u0026amp; Observer\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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 foundations; people, languages, and immigration; places and historic preservation; precolonial and colonial history; recreation and tourism; religion; and transportation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn informative and engaging compendium, the \u003ci\u003eEncyclopedia of North Carolina\u003c\/i\u003e is abundantly illustrated with 400 photographs and maps. It is both a celebration and a gift--from the citizens of North Carolina, to the citizens of North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first single-volume reference to the events, institutions, and cultural forces that have defined the state, this volume was developed by William S. Powell, whom the Raleigh \"News \u0026amp; Observer\" described as a \"living repository of information on all things North Carolinian.\" 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. Abundantly illustrated with 400 photographs and maps, it is both a celebration and a gift--from the citizens of North Carolina, to the citizens of North Carolina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1328\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 x 11 x 9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 20, 2006\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52617703522611,"sku":"9780807830710","price":92.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/TVR6dndhZ2xyQzRJZ0ZBb1ZBaVlLZz09.webp?v=1761893720","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/encyclopedia-of-north-carolina-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}