books.google.com - From the horrific Independence Hurricane of 1775, the most lethal storm to strike its coast, to the ruinous Hugo in September 1989, a path has been cut along the shores of the Tarheel State-a path not easily forgotten. Engagingly written and illustrated with historical photos that graphically depict...http://books.google.com/books/about/The_Great_Hurricanes_of_North_Carolina.html?id=LbHmjcbSx6sC&utm_source=gb-gplus-shareThe Great Hurricanes of North Carolina
The History Press, Jun 27, 2008 - History - 159 pages
From the horrific Independence Hurricane of 1775, the most lethal storm to strike its coast, to the ruinous Hugo in September 1989, a path has been cut along the shores of the Tarheel State-a path not easily forgotten. Engagingly written and illustrated with historical photos that graphically depict the disastrous effects of these mighty storms, this book is a gripping read!
Join John Hairr, lifelong North Carolina resident and lighthouse enthusiast, as he takes a photographic voyage to these remarkable lights on the edge of the great, uncompromising sea.