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Hugh Morton, North Carolina Photographer From the rhododendron fields of the mountains to the wild ponies of the Outer Banks, this beautiful new collection of photographs is Hugh Morton’s legacy to North Carolina. The state’s favorite photographer and devoted Tar Heel, Morton handpicked each photograph to celebrate North Carolina’s wildlife and natural beauty, and he added some favorite people shots, too. Available in hardcover with 142 color photographs for $30, in bookstores or from the publisher. University of North Carolina Press |
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History, genealogy, legends, research The source for affordable North Carolina history. The newly revised “Guide to North Carolina Highway Historical Markers,” a wide selection of North Carolina Civil War titles, books about African Americans and Native Americans, a series of county histories, reproductions of historical maps, documents and posters. The Historical Publications Section of the N.C. Office of Archives and History offers more than 190 titles that make perfect gifts. Free catalog available. Historical
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“Timeless Recipes and Remedies” This book, subtitled “Country Cooking, Customs, and Cures,” captures the enticing aromas and delicious flavors of favorite foods ranging from hard-to-find rural recipes in the 1920s to modern-day culinary delights. It includes common sense cures from Grandma’s cupboard and healing aids from Grandpa’s country store. Another nostalgia book from AlexSandra Lett, speaker and author of “A Timeless Place, Lett’s Set a Spell at the Country Store.” A 6-by-9-inch hardcover, metal spiral, 260 pages, $19.95 (plus 6.75% N.C. sales tax and $3 shipping). Southern Books & Talks |