The Newcomer's Guide to North Carolina: Everything You Need to Know to Be a Tar Heel

by W. K. Lee, W.K. Lee, Bill Lee

Book Overview

New to the Old North State? Feeling lost and out of place? Wondering why when you order iced tea it always comes laced with sugar? Or your hot dog has cole slaw on it? Then this is the book for you.In... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 187808691X
• ISBN13: 9781878086914
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Down Home Press
• Length: 305 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Is it Safe for Yanquis in North Carolina?!

I was born in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, New Yawk and my husband is from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginny. He wants to move closer to home and I'm a life-long NY Metropolitanite who travels frequently. Seriously, I'm considering NC (not decided yet!) and I found this book very helpful in terms of what to expect, what's what in terms of the terrain and life style. I think this would be a good compromise for the Country Boy and City Slicker.

Exactly what I was looking for

We just moved to NC and I wanted a book "to get my feet wet" this is exactly what I was looking for. Lots of misc facts and history. I felt like I had a better feeling for the place when I got here than I am sure I would have without.

Great book for people who know nothing about North Carolina!

This book is a great introductory read for those wanting to know more about North Carolina(especially if you are moving there). It has everything from a history, to the state government, to pop cluture and stories of the state, to even DMV information. I'm leaving a lot out, but you get the picture. The only problem I have with this book is that there is only one map in the entire book. It is of the whole state, but only has nine cities on it. You will want an atlas to go with the book to see where some of the places he mentions are. Other than that a great book and I definately recommend it.

Finally....

a book that has all the answers to the questions I've had since moving to North Carolina. It covers a wide range of topics and has so much information - from the state's history to DMV regulations and everything in between. Wish I would have known about this book when I first moved here. I think it's a great book for anyone who is planning on moving to NC or is a newcomer to NC.

A good introduction to the state

I'm preparing to move to North Carolina, and I thought this book delivered on its promise: a solid introduction to the state. It is a quick read through a variety of topics, including geography, history, politics, sports, travel, entertainment, famous events, and even taxes and motor vehicle laws. If you have time to read only one book, I think this is it. Just don't expect the best travel guide, a complete guide to the golf courses, or a complete history of the state.