New Bern

by Vina Hutchinson-Farmer

Book Overview

The second oldest town in the state, New Bern possesses a unique history in the Tar Heel experience, serving as a primary colonial port along the Neuse River and a center for early North Carolina political and cultural activity. Because of its prominence as a commercial hub and its central location in Eastern North Carolina, New Bern became the colony''s first capital under the guidance of Royal Governor William Tryon and thus, proved an important...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738506516
• ISBN13: 9780738506517
• Release Date: November 2000
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.8" x 9.3"