The Early History Of Raleigh: A Centennial Address (1893)

The Early History of Raleigh: A Centennial Address is a historical book written by Kemp Plummer Battle in 1893. The book provides a detailed account of the early history of Raleigh, the capital city of North Carolina, from its founding in 1792 to the year of its centennial celebration. Battle, who was a prominent historian and educator, draws on a variety of sources to recreate the social, political, and economic context of the city's early years. He discusses the challenges faced by the city's founders, the development of its infrastructure, and the growth of its cultural institutions. The book also includes biographical sketches of some of the city's most notable citizens, such as William Gaston and Joseph Gales. The Early History of Raleigh: A Centennial Address is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of North Carolina or the development of American cities in the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.