The School History of North Carolina is a comprehensive book written by John W. Moore that covers the history of North Carolina from its earliest days to the present. The book is intended for use as a textbook in schools and provides a detailed account of the state's history, including its early Native American inhabitants, the arrival of European settlers, the American Revolution, the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the state's modern era. The book is divided into chapters that cover specific periods of the state's history, ...
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The School History of North Carolina is a comprehensive book written by John W. Moore that covers the history of North Carolina from its earliest days to the present. The book is intended for use as a textbook in schools and provides a detailed account of the state's history, including its early Native American inhabitants, the arrival of European settlers, the American Revolution, the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the state's modern era. The book is divided into chapters that cover specific periods of the state's history, and each chapter includes detailed information on important events, people, and places. The book is written in a clear and concise style that is easy to read and understand, making it an excellent resource for students, teachers, and anyone interested in the history of North Carolina.7. The Indians were, in many respects, a peculiar people. Though ignorant and savage, they were not idolaters. They believed in one God, whom they called the ""Great Spirit."" They were not shepherds or farmers, for they had no domestic animals except dogs, and their corn fields were but insignificant patches, cleared and cultivated by their women. They cleared these little patches of land by burning down the trees, and their plow was a crooked stick with which they scratched over the ground for planting the corn. The men hunted, and fought with other tribes, but disdained to be found engaged in any useful labor.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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