{"product_id":"mint-hill-hardcover","title":"Mint Hill North Carolina Local History Hardcover Book of Early Settlers","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover how Mint Hill grew from a rural settlement into a community that still holds onto its country charm. This hardcover local history book follows the early settlers who made their homes near the Rocky River’s creeks and streams.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRead about the land, livelihoods, and changes that shaped Mint Hill, from self-sufficient farming families to the arrival of new trades and cotton as a rewarding crop.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLocal history:\u003c\/b\u003e The Mint Hill Historical Society tells the story of the area’s early settlers and growth.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLife on the land:\u003c\/b\u003e Learn how rich soil, a mild climate, and large tracts of land supported an agricultural community.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowing trades:\u003c\/b\u003e Discover how blacksmiths, tanners, and wheelwrights became part of daily life as the population increased.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChanging crops and transport:\u003c\/b\u003e Read how the cotton gin and Allen railroad station helped make cotton a rewarding crop for local farmers.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHardcover format:\u003c\/b\u003e The durable book format makes this 130-page account easy to keep on hand for browsing and reference.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBook dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Measures 0.38 x 9.61 x 6.69 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished June 29, 2005, this book offers a focused way to explore the people and changes behind Mint Hill’s local character. Keep it nearby for a quiet read or share its stories with someone curious about the town’s past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67582912102643,"sku":"9781531612351","price":34.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/9365\/5027\/files\/juzp-aOLOb9781531612351.webp?v=1790443298","url":"https:\/\/mintcreek.co\/products\/mint-hill-hardcover","provider":"Mint Creek","version":"1.0","type":"link"}