This is a new, revised 5th editon that contains information about and color pictures of all North Carolina's official state symbols, along with many other interesting and useful facts about the state. The 90-page paperback includes general information on North Carolina's history, the State Capitol, the Legislative Building, the executive residences, the state flag, seal, song, motto, and other similar topics. Among the book's helpful features is a list of all North Carolina's governors, which gives the dates of their term(s) in office.

The Old North State Fact Book contains information about and color pictures of all the official symbols, along with many other interesting and useful facts about the Tar Heel State. It includes general information on the state's history, the State Capitol, the Legislative Building, the executive residences of North Carolina, the state flag, seal, song, motto, and other similar topics. Among the book's helpful features is a list of all North Carolina's governors, which gives the dates of their term(s) in office. New to this edition are entries for the state carnivorous plant, the official traditional pottery birthplace, the state dances (both folk and popular), the state Christmas tree, the state freshwater trout, the state collard festival, the official salute to the North Carolina flag, the official food festival of the Piedmont Triad region, and the state community theater. New color pictures and a revised index complete this new edition.

A comprehensive guide to the state of North Carolina, this book is filled with fascinating facts, historical information, and stunning photography. Whether you're a native of the state or a visitor, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in learning more about the Old North State. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

First published in 1976 and now in its sixth revised edition, The Old North State Fact Book presents a concise reference source for North Carolina's early history, along with information on the State Capitol; the Legislative Building; the Executive Mansion; and the state flag, seal, song, and motto. This book also includes information about and color pictures of all official state symbols and festivals. A list of North Carolina's governors (1585-2011) completes the text.

North Carolina: A Guide to the Old North State