The story of Cape Fear and Bald Head Island / Kevin P. Duffus.
| Author/creator | Duffus, Kevin P. author. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First Edition. |
| Publication | Cruso, N.C. : Looking Glass Productions, Inc., [2017] |
| Copyright Date | ©2017 |
| Description | 238 pages : illustrations (some color), maps, portraits ; 26 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The dawn of a new era -- Searching for the River Jordan -- The discovery and disappearance of Cape Fear -- Cape Fear rediscovered -- Cape Fear's "haunted colony" -- Avast ye pirates! -- North Carolina's first lighthouse -- Bald Head Lighthouse circa 1817 -- Keeper Sedgwick Springs -- The jewel in Old Baldy's crown -- The Civil War on Bald Head Island -- "The essence of impudence" -- Life and death at Fort Holmes -- "The faithful pilot" -- The pirate-wreckers of Fort Holmes -- The evil day arrives -- The age of oars -- The old river and Old Baldy -- Cap'n Charlie's lighthouse and Henry-Lepaute's lens -- The unfortunate dreamer -- Arcadian days -- Cape Fear in a war zone -- Bald Head Island today |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 226-232) and index |
| Genre/form | History. |
| LCCN | 2017903000 |
| ISBN | 1888285559 |
| ISBN | 9781888285550 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | NC Stacks | F262.B9 D84 2017 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |