03005cam a22004093u 4500 12953 UtSlPG 20260610133316.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E201 Hunter, C. L. Sketches of Western North Carolina, Historical and Biographical : Illustrating Principally the Revolutionary Period of Mecklenburg, Rowan, Lincoln and Adjoining Counties, Accompanied with Miscellaneous Information, Much of It Never before Published Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-07-19 E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Keith M. Eckrich, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreaders Team "Sketches of Western North Carolina, Historical and Biographical" by C. L. Hunter is a historical account written in the late 19th century, specifically around 1877. This work focuses on the Revolutionary period of Mecklenburg, Rowan, Lincoln, and surrounding counties, offering valuable historical insights and biographical sketches that highlight the region's contributions to the American struggle for independence. At the start of the book, the author dedicates his work to the descendants of Revolutionary patriots and emphasizes the importance of preserving the history of North Carolina, particularly regarding the early revolutionary fervor expressed in the region. The opening chapters provide an overview of the initial settlements in North Carolina, the character of its inhabitants, and key events leading up to the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence proclaimed on May 20, 1775. Hunter discusses how the residents fought against British encroachments and formed a committee for self-governance, setting the stage for a strong local identity and resistance that foreshadowed the struggle for independence. The narrative taps into the fervent spirit of liberty and the costs endured by those who fought for their rights, drawing on the historical significance that these events hold in shaping American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified North Carolina -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 Mecklenburg County (N.C.) -- History Cabarrus County (N.C.) -- History Rowan County (N.C.) -- History Iredell County (N.C.) -- History Lincoln County (N.C.) -- History Gaston County (N.C.) -- History Cleveland County (N.C.) -- History Burke County (N.C.) -- History Wilkes County (N.C.) -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12953 54347 54347