Captain Otway Burns: Tar Heel Privateer, Legislator and Naval Hero of the War of 1812 tells of the remarkable life of a man who wreaked havoc on British shipping, cast key votes to establish counties, helped build Fort Macon, and constructed the first steamboat built in North Carolina. “It’s hard to describe this guy…
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New book will be out late 2025
I apologize for the lack of updates as teaching and trying to finish my upcoming book has taken up so much time. However, I am excited to say that a multi-year project is finally coming to fruition. My book, Otway Burns: Tar Heel Privateer, Legislator, and Naval Hero of the War of 1812 will be…