Edenton and Chowan County (Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)) [Paperback]

Louis Van Camp (Author)

Book Description

Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) | Publication Date: August 6, 2001

Conveniently located between three important waterways in Eastern North Carolina, Chowan County, along with its county seat of Edenton, is a remarkable community whose roots dig deeply into the 1600s when settlers arrived from Jamestown. The steadfast Perquimans River to the east, the rapidly flowing Chowan River to the west, and the serene Edenton Bay to the south have for centuries provided means of transportation, economic endeavors, and scenic views for citizens and visitors alike. By 1750, Edenton had blossomed into a distinctly rustic and bustling community, and these water canals had greatly contributed to the needs of the county's merchants, lawyers, carpenters, and plantation workers. Edenton and Chowan County, North Carolina is an engaging pictorial history that celebrates early 20th-century lifestyles enjoyed by community members of the first unofficial colonial capital. Readers will visit ancestral plantations and the ancient labor of seine net fishing, while the Norfolk and Southern railcar-steamship John W. Garrett plies once again across the Albemarle Sound. Many of the area's earlier residents are brought to life, in word and image, while they work at the Edenton Peanut Company, the Edenton Cotton Mill, and many of the old stores that lined Main Street (now Broad Street).

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About the Author

Louis Van Camp, photographer and author of three Eastern North Carolina histories, has once again compiled an intriguing pathway that chronicles the storied past of a Tarheel community. More than 200 photographs, combined with descriptive text that highlights each image, guide today's readers through yesterday's flow of events. Lifelong citizens will come together with first-time visitors to applaud this volume for bringing to light the inspiring history of Edenton and Chowan County for the enjoyment and education of present and future generations.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (August 6, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738506958
• ISBN-13: 978-0738506951
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,079,390 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars A step down memory lane, but no further., June 11, 2005

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This review is from: Edenton and Chowan County (Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)) (Paperback)

Historians and proud Edentonians will find little data in the book but many photos of "famous" residents and landmarks. The book focuses mostly on the county seat of Edenton with only a few references to the "County" (Tyner, Rocky Hock, etc.). I expected something a bit more academic and less of a photo album - I could have refreshed myself on this information by getting a traveler's brochure from the chamber of commerce or by opening up a yearbook.

I was particuarly turned off of the fact that current residents have family group photos in the book. That would be fine for a journalistic book, however for an overview I felt it was too personal.

After returning it to the library I chose not to purchase a copy.