Tar Heel History on Foot
Great Walks through 400 Years of North Carolina's Fascinating Past
By Lynn Setzer
368 pp., 6 x 9, 66 halftones, 39 maps, bibl
-
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-4696-0890-7
Published: October 2013 -
E-book EPUB ISBN: 978-0-8078-6988-8
Published: October 2013 -
E-book PDF ISBN: 979-8-8908-8326-1
Published: October 2013
Southern Gateways Guides
Buy this Book
- Paperback $28.00
- E-Book $14.99
These walks are varied, pleasant, and accessible to almost every reader, including older day-trippers and families with young children. Some walks include add-ons, should readers wish to make a longer day of it. Organized by theme and location, the walks are accompanied by maps and photographs, as well as information on each walk's length and difficulty. A list of sources directs readers to additional information so that they can continue a deeper exploration of North Carolina history.
About the Author
Lynn Setzer is a freelance writer and amateur historian who loves to walk and experience the rich history of her state. She lives in Winston-Salem, N.C.
For more information about Lynn Setzer, visit
the
Author
Page.
Reviews
“Comprehensiveness, historical summaries and the walking theme make it a useful volume.”--Asheville Citizen-Times
“Setzer has provided a great resource for walkers and history buffs alike.”--North Carolina Historical Review
"An invaluable resource for those who enjoy sightseeing at a walker's pace and who want to know the stories behind the signs and markers they encounter. Setzer's stories about North Carolina history are engaging and fascinating for their connections to the contemporary places readers will visit. The step-by-step information, along with practical details about the walks, make this book particularly useful to travelers of all ages."--Vicky Jarrett, former editor-in-chief, Our State
"Although I've visited all of North Carolina's 100 counties, Lynn Setzer's treasure trove of historic discoveries managed to surprise me many times over, unearthing new stories in familiar places and leading me to sites I never knew existed. I can't wait to lace up my sneakers and hit the trails."--Diane Daniel, travel writer and author of Farm Fresh North Carolina
Quick Links
Related Books
