North Carolina

Land of Water, Land of Sky

By: Bland Simpson, Ann Cary Simpson, Tom Earnhardt, Scott D. Taylor

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Hardcover | 26 October 2021

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240 Pages

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28.58 x 22.23 x 1.91

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Bland Simpson, the celebrated bard of North Carolina's sound country, has blended history, observation of nature, and personal narrative in many books to chronicle the people and places of eastern Carolina. Yet he has spent much of his life in the state's Piedmont, with regular travels into its western mountains. Here, for the first time, Simpson brings his distinctive voice and way of seeing to bear on the entirety of his home state, combining storytelling and travelogue to create a portrait of the Old North State with care and humor.

Three of the state's finest photographers come along to guide the journey: Simpson's wife and creative partner, Ann Cary Simpson, professional photographer Scott Taylor, and writer and naturalist Tom Earnhardt. Their photos, combined with Simpson's rich narrative, will inspire readers to consider not only what North Carolina has been and what it is but also what we hope it will be. This book belongs on the shelf of longtime residents, newcomers, and visitors alike.

Industry Reviews

A handy coffee table book of Tar Heel images with terrific text. . . . extravagantly illustrated by images from three of the state's foremost photographers . . . Along with stops on the Outer Banks and the barrier islands, he ventures into North Carolina's coasts and mountains, focusing on the natural wonders. It's a delightful trip."--Wilmington Star-News

A stunning account. . . . Bland Simpson has written a compelling love letter to our entwined 'goodliest land' amplifying our collective appreciation for the sanctuary of home and kinship." --National Public Radio

Simpson is an ideal travel companion to explore and understand the complexity and diversity of North Carolina. . . . the author and musician's rich narrative voice -- often humorous, deeply knowledgeable, and always generous -- paints a rich triptych of the breadth of our state, from Down East to the 'short hills and sand hills' of central North Carolina to the 'jump-up country' of the Great Smoky Mountains."--Our State

The research is thorough. The photographs are exquisite .The book inspires memories, and inspires travel to the places Simpson describes." --Community Sports News

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