An engaging collection of thirty concise accounts that illuminate the people, places and events that shaped North Carolina's Outer Banks. Narratives move from engineering feats to small-town milestones, revealing the region's character.

Through maritime incidents, civic moments and cultural vignettes, the book paints a lively portrait of barrier-island life. Suitable for readers curious about coastal history, regional culture, or planning a visit to the islands.

• Cape Hatteras Lighthouse: the relocation and its local impact
• Manteo: decade-long preparations for a royal visit
• Community vignettes: storms, businesses and everyday life

Globe Pequot Press, 2005. 146 pages; paperback format provides a compact overview for history enthusiasts and local-interest readers.

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