Sketches of Western North Carolina, Historical and Biographical: Illustrating Principally the Revolutionary Period of Mecklenburg, Rowan, Lincoln and Adjoining Counties, Accompanied with Miscellaneous Information, Much of It Never Before Published

Written by C. L. Hunter in 1877, 'Sketches of Western North Carolina' offers a historical account of the Revolutionary period in Mecklenburg, Rowan, Lincoln, and surrounding counties. The book includes biographical sketches and insights into the region's contributions to the American struggle for independence, emphasizing the significance of local identity and resistance against British rule. Hunter's work serves as a valuable resource for understanding the early revolutionary fervor and the events leading to the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence.