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Book Synopsis: Out of his experience of growing up in a typical Scottish family of the upper Cape Fear Valley in Eastern North Carolina in the 1940s and '50s, and of several years of study in Scotland in the '60s and '70s, Douglas Kelly has woven together the story of two cultures: Scottish Highland and Eastern Carolina. He combines colorful strands of cultural, linguistic, educational, political and religious history, with a careful genealogy of the first four or five generations of some sixty-five different family groups, who emigrated from the Scottish Highlands and Islands to the Cape Fear Valley of North Carolina and the neighboring Pee Dee Valley of South Carolina, from 1739 to the early 1840s. North Carolina is believed to have been the largest Scottish settlement anywhere in the world outside Scotland, and its emigrants have formed the backbone of large sections of both Carolinas for some 250 years. It may become a classic study of one of the original headwaters of Southern culture: Carolina Gaeldom, which sent an overflowing stream of hundreds of thousands of settlers into the Deep South and Southwest throughout the 19th century, thus profoundly shaping this huge region, and playing its part in making America what it is today. It has been hailed as the only major study so far of the early emigrations prior to the Clearances. The story is made more real through over 100 photographs, maps and engravings from the period, chronicling the history of housing among these Scots from castles and huts in 18th century Scotland to still extant log cabins, upcountry mansions, slave quarters and old Presbyterian Churches in both N. and S. Carolina. There is also a unique appendix to Chapter III of Part I on the historic and current status of the Gaelic language in Carolina. (At one time it was the second language of the Cape Fear region). Help is provided throughout the genealogies on how to find more information, including rare and unpublished sources. The complete index lists more than 7,000 different names, in addition to place names and subject matter.
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Discover the fascinating story of the Scottish Highland and Eastern Carolina cultures in "Carolina Scots", an engrossing historical and genealogical study. Authored by Douglas Kelly, who grew up in a Scottish family in Eastern North Carolina and studied in Scotland, this book weaves together the rich tapestry of cultural, linguistic, educational, political, and religious history. From the emigration of Scottish families to the Cape Fear Valley of North Carolina and the neighboring Pee Dee Valley of South Carolina, to the profound impact they had on shaping the Deep South and Southwest, this book is a testament to the enduring legacy of the Carolina Gaeldom.
What sets "Carolina Scots" apart is its meticulous genealogy, tracing the first generations of sixty-five different family groups who emigrated from Scotland to the Carolinas. This comprehensive study is a valuable resource for anyone interested in delving deeper into their Scottish roots. With over 100 evocative photographs, maps, and engravings, you'll be transported back in time to witness the evolution of housing, from humble castles and huts in 18th-century Scotland to the log cabins, upcountry mansions, slave quarters, and old Presbyterian Churches that still dot the landscapes of North and South Carolina.
As a bonus, "Carolina Scots" features a unique appendix on the historic and current status of the Gaelic language in Carolina, showcasing its once vibrant presence in the Cape Fear region. With helpful guidance throughout the genealogies on finding additional rare and unpublished sources, this book is an indispensable tool for uncovering more information about your own ancestry.
Begin your journey into the captivating history of the Carolina Scots today and deepen your understanding of this influential community. "Carolina Scots" is a must-read for history enthusiasts, genealogy buffs, and anyone curious about the remarkable contributions of Scottish emigrants to American society. Don't miss out! Grab your copy now and embark on an enlightening exploration of one of the original headwaters of Southern culture.
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