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100 1 _aHunter, C. L.
245 1 0 _aSketches of Western North Carolina, Historical and Biographical :
_bIllustrating Principally the Revolutionary Period of Mecklenburg, Rowan, Lincoln and Adjoining Counties, Accompanied with Miscellaneous Information, Much of It Never before Published
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-07-19
508 _aE-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Keith M. Eckrich, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreaders Team
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNorth Carolina -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783
653 _aMecklenburg County (N.C.) -- History
653 _aCabarrus County (N.C.) -- History
653 _aRowan County (N.C.) -- History
653 _aIredell County (N.C.) -- History
653 _aLincoln County (N.C.) -- History
653 _aGaston County (N.C.) -- History
653 _aCleveland County (N.C.) -- History
653 _aBurke County (N.C.) -- History
653 _aWilkes County (N.C.) -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12953
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