Remembering a local legend : Captain Otway Burns and his ship Snap Dragon.
As a native son of southeastern North Carolina Captain Otway Burns was a merchant sea captain, a highly successful War of 1812 privateer, a noted businessman, and an inventive ship builder. Later in life Burns was a strong state legislator, but like most of his life, his service to his state and country was controversial. Myth and fact have merged since Captain Burns' death in 1850. Using fragments of information along with long forgotten documents, compiled with material gained from newly located direct descendents, this book attempts to capture a more accurate description of Captain Burns and his adventurous life.--P. [4] of cover.
Record details
- ISBN: 1411676939
- ISBN: 9781411676930
- Physical Description: 248 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 23 cm
- Publisher: [Wilmington, N.C.] : [Lulu], [2006]
- Copyright: ©2006
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "Jack Robinson"--Cover; "Researched and compiled by John (Jack) Robinson, U.S.M.C., retired"--Title page verso.
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 220-233) and index.
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- 6 of 7 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 3 of 4 copies available at Onslow County Public Library.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | NC BIO BURNS (Text) | 36015000665485 | Adult Biography | Checked out | 08/10/2026 |
| Jacksonville Main Library | REF NC OCR BIO BURNS (Text) | 36015000040705 | Genealogy | Available | - |
| Swansboro Branch Library | NC BIO BURNS (Text) | 36015000894861 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
| Swansboro Branch Library | NC BIO BURNS (Text) | 36015001014147 | Adult Reference | Available | - |
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As a native son of southeastern North Carolina Captain Otway Burns was a merchant sea captain, a highly successful War of 1812 privateer, a noted businessman, and an inventive ship builder. Later in life Burns was a strong state legislator, but like most of his life, his service to his state and country was controversial. Myth and fact have merged since Captain Burns' death in 1850. Using fragments of information along with long forgotten documents, compiled with material gained from newly located direct descendents, this book attempts to capture a more accurate description of Captain Burns and his adventurous life.--P. [4] of cover.
