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John Gray and his family moved in 1737 to Timber Ridge, Augusta Co., Virginia, from either Ireland or New Jersey. He died in 1751.
This new collection of short stories centers exclusively on North Carolina and contains fifteen stories by fifteen authors. Along with the new generation of North Carolina writers, stories by such well-known writers as Thomas Wolfe, William Polk, and James Boyd are also included. Originally published in 1959. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
Annotation This third volume of the Savage Frontier series focuses on the evolution of the Texas Rangers and frontier warfare in Texas during the years 1840 and 1841. Comanche Indians were the leading rival to the pioneers during this period. Peace negotiations in San Antonio collapsed during the Council House Fight, prompting what would become known as the "Great Comanche Raid" in the summer of 1840. Stephen L. Moore covers the resulting Battle of Plum Creek and other engagements in new detail. Rangers, militiamen, and volunteers made offensive sweeps into West Texas and the Cross Timbers area of present Dallas-Fort Worth. During this time Texas' Frontier Regiment built a great military roa...
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Cases argued and determined in the Supreme Court of North Carolina.
Siskiyou County Library has vol. 1 only.