A Visitor's Guide to the Colonial & Revolutionary South: Includes Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi

by Patricia Foulke, Robert Foulke

Insightful coverage of key Colonial and Revolutionary War-era historic sites throughout the Southern states. Longtime travel authors Patricia and Robert Foulke traveled throughout Virginia, Kentucky, Washington, D.C., North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Mississippi to write this engaging, detailed guide that will appeal to history buffs and armchair travelers alike. From the earliest exploration of the South through the Colonial era, the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War, up through the aftermath of the War of 1812, the authors delve into the lives of the early settlers struggling to survive in an alien wilderness, their successors who lent their expertise to fashion a new political system, and those who later fought and died to preserve their independence.

Genres: Nonfiction, Travel

338 pages, Paperback

First published November 3, 2008

Reviews

[John Matthew IV · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just read the sections on North and South Carolina in preparation for a trip there.

Great summary of Colonial life and lists of associated sites.

p. 90: Key Revolutionary War Dates in North Carolina
p. 116: Greensboro Historical Museum
p. 116: Reenactment of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse
p. 117: Historic Bethabara Park
p. 133: "To qualify for election to the assembly during this era, a man had to own 500 acres and ten slaves."
p. 136: Key Revolutionary War Dates in South Carolina

[Kira · Rating 4 out of 5]

No unique information, rather, a clear and succinct overview of the colonial/revolutionary history of the state, with timeline, and several key spots for out-of-state tourists.