This historical and social sketch provides a detailed portrait of life in Craven County, South Carolina, from its colonial beginnings to the mid-19th century. Drawing from a variety of sources, including official records and personal accounts, Porcher explores the interplay of race, class, and culture in this complex and fascinating community. From the antebellum slave trade to the aftermath of the Civil War, this book offers a nuanced and insightful perspective on one of America's most tumultuous eras. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.