I recall that Milton Ready's The Tar Heel State: A History of North Carolina (2005) was a pretty thorough and readable general history. Brent Tarter The Library of Virginia [log in to unmask] Please visit the Library of Virginia's Web site at http://www.lva.virginia.gov -----Original Message----- From: Discussion of research and writing about Virginia history [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Kay Peninger Sent: Friday, March 01, 2013 3:10 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [VA-HIST] Charlotte and North Carolina history Dear Friends, I am looking for book recommendations on North Carolina colonial history and Charlotte history. I appreciate any suggestions. Thanks, Kay Peninger ______________________________________ To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html ______________________________________ To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html