Memories of an Old-time Tar Heel

Download or read book Memories of an Old-time Tar Heel written by Kemp Plummer Battle and published by . This book was released on 1945 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is a half-century of North Carolina life, from the 1830s to the 1880s, as seen through the keenly observant eyes and the friendly humor of the man who put the state university back on its feet after the war of the sixties and remained its active president until 1891. As a politician and a trusted public servant, Kemp Plummer Battle comments on his times, with many anecdotes and sidelights. Originally published in 1945. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.