This volume provides for the first time a narrative history of the Lower Cape Fear, a region now considered southeastern North Carolina. Dr. Lee relates local events of colonial times to those of contemporary times, as well as provides a broad context in which to describe the region's role in colonial America and the British Empire. Includes a preface and 5 maps of the region as it appeared in the 1700s. Jacket chipped with wear at spine ends. Private bookplate in corner of half-title. xiv, 334 pages. cloth, dust jacket. 8vo..