books.google.com - During the quarter of a century before the thirteen colonies became a nation, the northwest quadrant of North Carolina had just begun to attract permanent settlers. This seemingly primitive area may not appear to be a likely source for attractive pottery and ornate silverware and furniture, much less...http://books.google.com/books/about/Artisans_in_the_North_Carolina_Backcount.html?id=tATc3orKMa0C&utm_source=gb-gplus-shareArtisans in the North Carolina Backcountry
