SPIT TO WINDWARD and
Other Stories by William L. Simpson - With an MA in anthropology, Bill
Simpson brings his travels and love of the sea to this new book. Readers will
experience the adventures of two fishermen brothers, Burlon and Tilman, aboard
their beloved B&T, an ancient Carolina gillnetter—chipped paint and rust
streaks all—as they work the waters of the Carolina sounds and creeks. Even
though they cannot read or write, these seasoned watermen are self-reliant and resourceful.
Of particular interest are the many detailed descriptions, including for
instance, unique and indigenous fishing techniques such as feeling for mullet,
listening for "bugs," and setting a channel net. At the heart of the
book, however, is the fishing community as a whole—the relationships and
interactions that extend across generations of men who work the water. Portions
of this book have previously been published by Shoal, Literary Journal of Carteret Writers, Inc., and Coaster Magazine.
SWANSBORO – A Pictorial Tribute by Jack Dudley.
After completing his formal education in the ‘60s, Jack Dudley returned
home with a long-time dream—to make a lasting contribution to his
community. His work with historian Tucker Littleton resulted in finding
and documenting photographs long-removed by residents and descendants
who had relocated to various parts of the country. Dudley’s
extraordinary compilation of archival photographs and the accompanying
text portray life in Swansboro from the early 1900s to the 1950s.
Scuttlebutt also carries Jack Dudley's other books including Bogue Banks. 
PORCHSCAPES - The Colors of Beaufort, North Carolina - Three Centuries of History Woven Through Art and Words
by Beaufort artist and historian Mary Warshaw - The foundation of Mary
Warshaw's 200-page hardback book is built around her paintings of
Beaufort's architecture treasures. Besides family histories, woven into
this book are other histories, from those who first touched the sand
banks to the Beaufort plaque - all with full-color Gicleé-quality
images.
SEA WITCH, Shackleford Banks, Admiral Blackbeard & New River, North Carolina by Lobo Blanco - This
book contains the story of the migration of the Shackelford family and
related kin during the 18th century. The main story begins with Roger
Shackelford (1629-1704) who had captained a Pirate/privateering vessel
in support of Oliver Cromwell in the Caribbean Sea and Mary Palmer
(1635-1729) whom Roger had rescued from the Pirates. Mary’s family had
participated in the initial funding of the first vessels sent with
migrants from England to America in 1607. Roger and Mary marry (1659)
and raise their family in Virginia. The Shackelford sons, John and
Francis, migrate to the outer sea banks of North Carolina, soon engage
in fighting the Indians. They patent a plantation on the west side of
North River in 1708 and acres on the “Sea Banks” in 1713—John’s western
portion later became known as Shackleford Banks. 
BEAUFORT: AN ALBUM OF MEMORIES
is a photographic history of the town from the Civil War era through
the 1950s--a pictorial documentation of Beaufort's charming streets,
buildings, homes and harbor scenes. Author Jack Dudley, a Carteret
County resident, applies his avocation of photography and historical
research to document many once isolated coastal communities in his
Coastal Heritage Series.
BOGUE BANKS - A Look Back by Jack Dudley is
a photographic history of Bogue Banks from the early 1900s through the
1960s. In addition to providing a documentary of landmarks and
activities of the past, another intent of this volume is to emphasize
the artistic merits of the photographs. Over 300 images gives visitors
and newcomers an insight into Bogue Banks' colorful heritage and the
native Bogue Bankers and other Carteret Countians an opportunity to
relive their past.
CLOSED ON TUESDAYS by Beaufort Grocery Company. The title of this book was inspired by the day the restaurant has always been closed. This book is 128 pages of delicious family & restaurant recipes, 30 amazing photos & a beautifully painted cover by John Silver. Beaufort area photos were provided by a local photographer and friend Scott Taylor.
THREE CENTURIES OF SEAFARING - The Maritime Art of Paul Hee -150 paintings by Beaufort resident Paul Hee. Some, like Louisa Bliss Departs Beaufort for the Gold Rush, and CSS Nashville Runs the Beaufort Blockade, were specially commissioned for the book. The Carolinas chapter showcases seafaring moments off the southeast Atlantic coast. Paul passed away September 26, 2011.
BEAUFORT-BY-THE-SEA: Journey Back in Time This illustrated heritage guide to Beaufort, NC presents nearly three centuries of coastal life in this vintage seaport with 300 images and work by local artists and writers. With humor, insight and respect, authors Rick and Marcie Carroll tell the stories of folks who've inhabited this seaport since the eighteenth century.
BEAUFORT-BY-THE-SEA: Journey Back in Time This illustrated heritage guide to Beaufort, NC presents nearly three centuries of coastal life in this vintage seaport with 300 images and work by local artists and writers. With humor, insight and respect, authors Rick and Marcie Carroll tell the stories of folks who've inhabited this seaport since the eighteenth century.
ANGEL FOOD & DEVILED CRAB: A Taste of Food, Local History and Artwork - Compiled by the congregation of Ann Street United Methodist Church of Beaufort, North Carolina.
SEA OF GREED by Doug McCullough - The account of the drug seizures that eventually led to the takedown of Panama’s notorious dictator Manuel Noriega. When the Coast Guard hailed a Gulf Coast shrimp trawler near Cape Lookout, NC on the 4th of July weekend 1982, the routine stop set in motion a chain-of-events that ended with the U.S. invasion of Panama, overthrow of dictator Manuel Noriega, and one of the biggest drug busts in America’s history.
BEAUFORT’S OLD BURYING GROUND, North Carolina by Diane Hardy, Mamré Wilson and Marilyn Collins – This book is a fascinating treasure trove of little-known seacoast stories and legends that have shaped Beaufort’s identity from its maritime roots before the Revolutionary War. In the Old Burying Ground, you will enjoy a visual tour of one of the East Coast’s most interesting and historic cemeteries, where you will learn the stories of patriots, privateers, and pirates who played a strategic role in the area’s history.
A STORY OF NORTH CAROLINA’S HISTORIC BEAUFORT by Mamré Marsh Wilson. The Beaufort community is shaped by its waterside location, flanking Taylor's Creek, Town Creek, and the Newport River. As one the state’s earliest settlements, visitors are drawn to the town's ambiance and historic houses—glimpses of a serene and gilded age. In this captivating history, author Mamré Wilson walks readers through the rich past and intriguing community that is Beaufort.LET US KEEP THE FEAST in Historic Beaufort by the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Women, Beaufort, NC. Rich in history and beauty, historical Beaufort is the backdrop for this community cookbook. Containing a collection of time-honored traditional and contemporary recipes as well as specialties from area restaurants and businesses, it also features beautiful local artwork. Proceeds from sales will be returned to the community through outreach programs supported by St. Paul's Episcopal Church Women.
TWELFTH SUMMER was the first in a series of eight books featuring the life of the young lady Sarah Bowers who
spends her summers at her grandparent’s in historic Beaufort, North
Carolina. This book is set in the midst of World War II in the town
made famous by other authors such as Nicholas Sparks in a "Walk to
Remember." The books start in her 12th summer and end with her 22nd
birthday, graduation from college and marriage. It is historical
fiction as told by life-long resident and author Kay Salter. Scuttlebutt has the series including the latest, Seventeenth Summer.
THE OUTER BANKS COOKBOOK: Recipes & Traditions from NC's Barrier Islands by Elizabeth Weigand - At seafood counters during the spring, big hunks of jewel-red tuna, chunks of firm, white-fleshed grouper and thick fillets of striped bass (rockfish) line the ice. And consider the oyster, a star attraction during colder months. What do you do with such gastronomic treasures? MORE..
In the new 2nd edition of The Last Days of Black Beard the Pirate, author Kevin Duffus discloses new information about how Black Beard was cornered and attacked at Ocracoke in 1718, why he tried to escape rather than fight back, and how his life might have been spared had he lived for three more weeks. New research reveals the true meaning of a mysterious letter found in Black Beard’s possessions, and that many of the 25 pirates who remained with Black Beard after the wreck of the Queen Anne’s Revenge were sons of North Carolina families. MORE... Call or email inquiries on other books in our Pirates and Piracy category.
Shifting Loyalties - The Union Occupation of Eastern North Carolina by Judkin Browning - In the spring of 1862, Union forces marched into neighboring Carteret and Craven Counties in southeastern North Carolina, marking the beginning of an occupation that would continue for the rest of the war. Focusing on a wartime community with divided allegiances, Judkin Browning offers new insights into the effects of war on southerners and the nature of civil-military relations under long-term occupation, especially coastal residents' negotiations with their occupiers and each other as they forged new social, cultural, and political identities.
In the new 2nd edition of The Last Days of Black Beard the Pirate, author Kevin Duffus discloses new information about how Black Beard was cornered and attacked at Ocracoke in 1718, why he tried to escape rather than fight back, and how his life might have been spared had he lived for three more weeks. New research reveals the true meaning of a mysterious letter found in Black Beard’s possessions, and that many of the 25 pirates who remained with Black Beard after the wreck of the Queen Anne’s Revenge were sons of North Carolina families. MORE... Call or email inquiries on other books in our Pirates and Piracy category. 
THE ISLAND: PERSONAL IMPRESSIONS by Dr. Charles R. Davis: Lots of stories have been written about Harkers Island in recent decades; stories mostly about the purchase of the island, the "bankers" migrating from Diamond City and the establishment of the Core Sound Museum at Shell Point. However, Davis' book relates the real story of Harker's Island from 1730 forward to the present. The 404-page volume includes over 100 original photographs, maps, charts, diagrams, deeds, wills, letters, telegrams, genealogies, as well as a detailed index.
FISHING NORTH CAROLINA'S OUTER BANKS - The Complete Guide to Catching More Fish from Surf, Pier, Sound and Ocean - by Stan Ulanski
This is a trusty tackle box tool for planning fishing trips to the Outer Banks and for understanding the underwater setting of the fish you're out to catch. Focusing on the essential but often misunderstood links between recreational fishing and the biology, geography, and natural history of the region, Fishing North Carolina's Outer Banks fosters an understanding of the aquatic environment of one of the nation's prime fishing destinations.
THE BATTLE FOR NORTH CAROLINA’S COAST – Evolutionary History, Present Crisis, and Vision for the Future – by Stanley R. Riggs, Dorothea V. Ames, Stephen J. Culver and David J. Mallinson
The North Carolina barrier islands are one of the most beloved areas to live and visit in the United States. However, extensive barrier island segments and their associated wetlands are in jeopardy. Four experts on coastal dynamics examine issues that threaten this national treasure. Revealing the urgency of the environmental and economic problems facing coastal North Carolina, this essential book offers a hopeful vision for the coast's future if we are willing to adapt to the barriers' ongoing and natural processes.
The North Carolina barrier islands are one of the most beloved areas to live and visit in the United States. However, extensive barrier island segments and their associated wetlands are in jeopardy. Four experts on coastal dynamics examine issues that threaten this national treasure. Revealing the urgency of the environmental and economic problems facing coastal North Carolina, this essential book offers a hopeful vision for the coast's future if we are willing to adapt to the barriers' ongoing and natural processes.
LANDMARKS OF THE NORTHERN OUTER BANKS by Jack Dudley is a photographic journey into the history of North Carolina's Outer Banks from the Virginia-North Carolina state line to Oregon Inlet. It features a collection of over 350 indelible images from numerous photographers who, between the late 1800s and first half of the 20th century, captured on film the nature, people, events and structures destined to become landmarks. Nine photo-chapters provide a pictorial documentary of the lighthouses, lifeboat stations, rustic beach cottages, churches, schools, and post offices along with many of the area's natural treasures. Jack Dudley is the author of twelve books including Carteret Waterfowl Heritage, Outhouses along the White Oak River, Swansboro, Morehead City, Beaufort, Down East, Ocracoke, Bogue Banks, and Newport: The Town with Old Fashioned Courtesy.
CORE SOUND CHILD - Learn about life as a Core Sound child through the thirty original paintings by Lena Ennis of Newport that serve as the illustrations for the newly-released children’s book by Gay Piner Mason.
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