In ancient Albemarle

"In Ancient Albemarle" by Catherine Albertson, is a chronicle from the early 1900s that brings to life the colonial beginnings of North Carolina, mainly the Albemarle area, along with the people who shaped it. Readers will learn the stories of early leaders, like George Durant, and how they helped turn the region into a new home for settlers, changing names and landscapes in the process. The book starts by showing us the beautiful Perquimans River and describing the adventures of the first Europeans who arrived. We hear about Durant's determination to build a settlement after making a deal with the local Native American chief. As the story unfolds, it touches upon themes of how the area was first governed, the challenges it faced with the original inhabitants, and the slow growth of communities and trade, painting a full picture of the area's culture in its vital, founding moments.