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Paul Shields CraneNorth Carolina Taproots: Courthouses of North Carolina ISBN: 1-57736-042-7 $19.95 144 pages hardcover 6 x 9 Imprint: HP
When Paul Shields Crane moved to North Carolina, he had an ambitious plan to visit every county. Armed with his camera, and using courthouses as a focal point, Crane developed a county-by-county tour of the state. The result, North Carolina Taproots, is a pictorial presentation of the state's hundred courthouses. The rich history of North Carolina is reflected in Crane's narrative, with a focus on historical information and current statistics. Thorough research into county names reveals the abiding influence of heroes of the Revolutionary War. Seventy-four of the one hundred courthouses are on the National Register of Historic Places, and each full-color photo reflects the artistic and cultural influences of the area.
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