TY  - BOOK
AU  - Hunter,C.L.
TI  - 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
AV  - E201 
PY  - 2004///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - North Carolina -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783
KW  - Mecklenburg County (N.C.) -- History
KW  - Cabarrus County (N.C.) -- History
KW  - Rowan County (N.C.) -- History
KW  - Iredell County (N.C.) -- History
KW  - Lincoln County (N.C.) -- History
KW  - Gaston County (N.C.) -- History
KW  - Cleveland County (N.C.) -- History
KW  - Burke County (N.C.) -- History
KW  - Wilkes County (N.C.) -- History
N1  - Release date is 2004-07-19; E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Keith M. Eckrich, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreaders Team; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "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.)
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ER  -