9781331715894 - A Guide to Capitalists and Emigrants: Being a Statistical and Descriptive Account of the Several Counties of the State of North Carolina, United ... the State in Re... (4 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book, compiled in 1869 as a resource for settlers seeking Southern homesteads, provides a detailed overview of each North Carolina county's available lands, with a specific focus on agricultural opportunities. It was created at a pivotal time, when the Southern economy relied heavily on agriculture. The author explores the advantages of Southern farming compared to the North and West, highlighting the region's longer growing season and fertile lands rich with organic matter. He discusses the region's diverse climate and topography, extolling the health benefits of the climate and describing the mountains and coastal areas as ideal for settlement. Each county is profiled with descriptions of its natural resources, including numerous references to the relative productivity of the various soil types found throughout the state. The book tells of the gold and copper mines in the western counties, and the corresponding need for skilled miners and manufacturers. The author notes the abundance of fruits, vegetables, and grains grown in North Carolina, as well as the burgeoning wine industry. This book is a valuable historical resource for its depiction of North Carolina's natural bounty during a time of economic and social change. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condición: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.