Roy Parker Jr.

This spirited account covers the broad sweep of Cumberland’s history from its formation in 1754 through the 1980s.

The text is divided in eleven chronological sections, from "Colonial Days" to "The Postwar Era." In each of the sections, the author discusses specific topics during the period, such as population, government and politics, blacks, women, religion, and military affairs. Particular emphasis is made on the important roles of both Fayetteville and a military presence in shaping the county’s history.

Forty-seven black-and-white illustrations enhance the text.

Paperbound. pp. xi, 158. Illus. (1990) (t)