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Hidden History of the Outer Banks

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<strong>Hidden</strong> <strong>History</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Outer</strong> <strong>Banks</strong> (Sarah Downing) The history <strong>of</strong> North Carolina s <strong>Outer</strong> <strong>Banks</strong> is as ancient and mesmerizing as its beaches. Much has been documented, but many stories were lost--until now. Join local author and historian Sarah Downing as she reveals a past <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Outer</strong> <strong>Banks</strong> eroded by time and tides. Revel in <strong>the</strong> nostalgic days <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Carolina Beach Pavilion, stand in <strong>the</strong> shadows <strong>of</strong> windmills that once lined <strong>the</strong> coast and learn how native islanders honor those aviation giants, <strong>the</strong> Wright bro<strong>the</strong>rs. Downing s vignettes adventure through windswept dunes, dive deep in search <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> lost ironclad <strong>the</strong> "Monitor" and lament <strong>the</strong> decline <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> diamondback terrapin. Break out <strong>the</strong> beach chair and let your mind soak in <strong>the</strong> salty bygone days <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se famed coastal extremities.<br />

<strong>Hidden</strong> <strong>History</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Outer</strong> <strong>Banks</strong>


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Author : Sarah Downing<br />

Pages : 112 pages<br />

Publisher : The <strong>History</strong> Press 2013-02-26<br />

Language : English<br />

ISBN-10 : 160949914X<br />

ISBN-13 : 9781609499143


<strong>Hidden</strong> <strong>History</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Outer</strong> <strong>Banks</strong>

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