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Forging the Dismal 



Lured by ghost stories and tales of the strange, former 

 Coastwatch writer C.R. Edgerton makes a foray with a buddy 

 into the Great Dismal Swamp. Along the way, he meets 

 adventurous hikers, seasoned swampers and long-time canal 

 keeper Ray Jenkins. Meanwhile, he looks beyond the swamp's 

 gloomy moniker to discover a natural wonderland of sights 

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By the Compass or By Any Star: 

 North Carolina's Maritime 

 Underground Railroad 



An untold chapter of North Carolina's history comes to light 

 like a Polaroid photograph in the hands of historian David 

 Cecelski. The author of Along Freedom Road takes Coastwatch 

 readers down the tracks of the maritime Underground Railroad, 

 an oceangoing route to freedom for an untold number of slaves in 

 antebellum North Carolina. Cecelski reveals a layer of tidewater 

 culture long concealed by popular images of magnificent and 

 tranquil plantations. And he introduces the players who risked 

 life and liberty to sustain this pathway to freedom — from black 

 watermen and slave stevedores to reclusive swampers and 

 sympathetic whites 10 



Holiday Taste Treats 



With the holiday season at hand, many cooks are looking for 

 fresh ideas for hors d'oeuvres. Whether you're having a big party or 

 a small gathering, let seafood be part of your menu 19 



Departments 



Marine Advice: 



Coastal Fishing: Know Your Limits 21 



From Sound to Sea: 



Currituck Struggles with Saltwater Intrusion 22 



Aft Deck 24 



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