Traces the history of a self-reliant people and enterprises that rose from North Explore the state known for turpentine, trees, tobacco, Kitty Hawk, NASCAR and the Research Triangle Park, and its evolution from being known as the ?Rip Van Winkle State? into a leader in high-tech innovation, while preserving its historic surroundings and natural beauty. Includes hundreds of black and white and color images, a complete index, and an illustrated chronology of significant events in the state's history.