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The Carolina Charter of 1663, How It Came to North Carolina and Its Place in History (Classic Reprint): With Biographical Sketches of the Proprietors - Couverture souple

Powell, William Stevens

 
9781527719576: The Carolina Charter of 1663, How It Came to North Carolina and Its Place in History (Classic Reprint): With Biographical Sketches of the Proprietors

Synopsis

A clear, authoritative guide to Carolina’s birth certificate and its lasting place in history. This history explains how the 1663 charter granted Carolina to eight Lords Proprietors and how the charter helped shape the first government and set the stage for later state developments. Rich with context, the book also presents biographical sketches of the eight proprietors and places the charter in the broader story of North Carolina’s founding.

This edition frames the charter’s origin, its provisions, and the immediate and long-term effects on settlement, governance, and regional identity. It combines the text of the charter with careful narrative, maps, and illustrations that illuminate the era and its key figures.

- Learn how the 1663 charter defined Carolina’s boundaries and governance.
- Meet the eight Lords Proprietors and explore their roles in the colony’s early history.
- See the charter’s text alongside biographical sketches and period illustrations.
- Understand the historical significance of this document in North Carolina and American history.

Ideal for history buffs, students, and readers curious about colonial charters, early American government, and the people who helped shape the two Carolinas.

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