I loved the well-made, well-planned, family tree that is inside the front of the book. I checked it out because I have ancestors that were in NC, so I wanted to see if I recognized any names. I found none of my ancestors on those pages. It is written partly as a biography and partly as a well-researched history. I think if she would have concentrated more on the biography aspect and less on the history part, it would have been an easier read. I would recommend this book, yes. If you have ancestors from that area or are researching that time period. Or are just fascinated with it. It’s well researched. – Reviewed by Mona ( )