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Bushwhackers: The Civil War in North Carolina, the mountains by William R. Trotter

Chronicles the startling and little-known story of America's bloodiest war as it was fought in the mountains of North Carolina. From the courage of citizens and soldiers to atrocities committed by both factions, the mountain war in North Carolina represented both the best and worst of the South. Read the rest of this work in NLS Digital Talking Book format (NLS patrons only)

Silk Flags and Cold Steel: The Civil War in North Carolina, the Piedmont by William R. Trotter

Looks at North Carolina's role in the Civil War in the Piedmont region between late 1860 and mid-1865. Presents accounts of the Salisbury prison, Sherman's march through the Carolinas, confrontations at Bentonville, Raleigh, and Greensboro, and Joe Johnston's surrender at Bennett's Farm. Read the rest of this work in NLS Digital Talking Book format (NLS patrons only)

Between the Creeks: My Sapony Adventures - Tales of a Boy and the Family and Friends Who Shaped His Life by Roy A. Cooper, Jr.

A collection of tales told by Roy A. Cooper, Jr., father of the North Carolina Governor, about growing up in Nash County, North Carolina in the late 1920s and 1930s. This episode features the Prologue. Read the rest of this work in NLS Digital Talking Book format (NLS patrons only)

Dead and gone: classic crimes of North Carolina by Manly Wade Wellman

A book about 10 North Carolina murders, which took place between 1808 & 1914, that were the most talked about of the time. Victims included a Confederate general, a lovely orphan girl, a highly offensive political boss and more. This episode features part of the first chapter. Read the rest of this work in NLS Digital Talking Book format (NLS patrons only)

The Third Reconstruction: How a Moral Movement Is Overcoming the Politics of Division and Fear by William J. Barber, II

A modern-day civil rights champion tells the stirring story of the summer of 2013 start of the Moral Mondays movement to bridge America's racial divide and a series of protests against North Carolina's restrictions to voting access and an extreme makeover of state government. Read the rest of this work in NLS Digital Talking Book format (NLS patrons only)

Victims: A True Story of the Civil War by Phillip S. Paludan

In 1863 Confederate officials rounded up and shot a number of civilians in the mountains of North Carolina. It's a story of murder, the power of war over a community, and how ordinary people overcame the battering forces of history. Here is a clip of this notable work. Read the rest of this work in NLS Digital Talking Book format (NLS patrons only)

Holy Smoke: The Big Book of North Carolina Barbecue by John Shelton Reed

Holy Smoke is a passionate exploration of North America's longest barbecue tradition. Authoritative, spirited, and opinionated (in the best way), a passionate exploration of the lore, recipes, traditions, and people who have helped shape North Carolina's signature slow-food dish. Here is a clip of this notable work. Read the rest of this work in NLS Digital Talking Book format (NLS patrons only)

Ironclads and Columbiads: The Civil War in North Carolina, The Coast by William R. Trotter

Exciting battles and events that shook the coast of North Carolina during America's bloodiest war, told in detail. Here is a clip of this notable work. When finished, read the rest of this work in NLS Digital Talking Book format (NLS patrons only)

Tar Heel Traveler: Journeys across North Carolina by Scott Mason

A blend of oral history and memoir with a good dose of quirky humor, The Tar Heel Traveler is a celebratory look at the people and places of North Carolina by Scott Mason of WRAL-TV in Raleigh, NC. Tar Heel Traveler journeys across North Carolina profiling colorful characters and out-of-the-way places. When finished, read the rest of this book in NLS Digital Talking Book format (NLS patrons only)

Before They Were Heroes at King's Mountain by K. Randell Jones

The story of the campaign, fighting, and aftermath connected to the Battle of King's Mountain and the British Southern Campaign during the American Revolution in North Carolina and South Carolina. Here is a clip of this notable work. When finished, read the rest of this work in NLS Digital Talking Book format (NLS patrons only)