We have tried to locate one also -- no luck. I suggested once to Jason to consider writing one. If you can get a copy of "The Chronicles of the Cape Fear" there is good info particularly the lower Cape Fear in the Wilmington area. Allen Betty & Allen Johannes abelj@htcomp.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "William Mallory" <wmmallory@msn.com> To: <NCBLADEN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2001 3:27 PM Subject: [NCBLADEN-L] history reference > I am looking for a good social history reference book for eastern NC; one that discusses people's everyday lives and way-of-life in the 18th and 19th centuries, rather than one concentrating exclusively on the wars and political activity. Does anyone have one to recommend, and where can it be purchased? > > Thanks, Bill Mallory >