Beaufort's Old Burying Grounds (Images of America: North Carolina) [Paperback]

Diane Hardy (Author), Mamré Wilson (Author), Marilyn Collins (Author)

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Publication Date: August 1, 1999

Beaufort, bordered by the waters of Taylor's Creek and Beaufort Inlet, is a picturesque, thriving coastal town, filled with rich traditions and a unique North Carolina heritage. Historic homes and shops, many predating the birth of George Washington, stand majestically in the shadows of graceful live oak trees. The town's sidewalks are lined with white picket fences, distinguished by a rainbow assortment of well-tended flowers. Centered in this beautiful, historic town, the Old Burying Ground is a fascinating treasuretrove of little-known seacoast stories and legends that have shaped Beaufort's identity, from its maritime roots before the Revolutionary War to the present. In Beaufort's Old Burying Ground, you will enjoy a visual tour of one of the East Coast's most interesting and historic cemeteries, where you will learn the stories of patriots, privateers, and pirates who played a strategic role in the area's history and were buried within the cemetery's confines. Through these different tales and legends, an extraordinary tapestry is woven of star-crossed lovers, victims of the Yellow Fever epidemic of 1864, the American Indian Wars and Massacres, family histories, Confederate spies daring deeds, shipwrecks, and the sadness of young lives snuffed out too soon.

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About the Author

Acclaimed photographer Diane Hardy, local historian and artist Mamré Wilson, and writer and publisher Marilyn Collins explore the history of Carteret County, relating the heroism and struggles of her people through insightful descriptions, symbolic art cut in stone and marble, and an array of captivating photographs. Whether a resident or visitor, student or researcher, readers will certainly enjoy discovering the beauty and history of Beaufort's Old Burying Ground.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (August 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738500186
• ISBN-13: 978-0738500188
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.7 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,464,046 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent introduction to families of Beaufort, December 30, 2009

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Anyone interested in visiting Beaufort, investigating the history of Beaufort, or searching for information about families in Beaufort should read this book.