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A Story of Durham: Told the Wright Way
“Historical fiction at its best! Centered in Durham, North Carolina, a place I’ve called home for the last thirty years. I’ve walked along the streets mentioned in this book and loved hearing about the rich history behind the street names. A Story of Durham: Told the Wright Way, includes stories of Durham’s beginnings from Parrish Street to the American Tobacco Company, all through the eyes of one of Durham’s founding fathers, Richard Harvey Wright, a distant ancestor of the author, Cora Darrah.”
Joy Rubenstein
MEET CORA DARRAH
Hello. My name is Cora Darrah and I live in Durham, North Carolina, with my husband and French Bulldog, Vern. For thirty-two years, I taught children with special needs. When I was eligible for retirement, I decided it was time to explore life from a different perspective. So with pen and paper, I began to write and publish books.
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The Traveling Trio
These three women were known for their willingness to go to the far ends of the world. Thanks to their Uncle Richard Harvey Wright, who was known for traveling across the Atlantic ninety-four times, the Pacific fourteen times, and around the world eight times. Aunt Cora (who I was blessed to be named after) Mary…
Durham History Told from the Grave
To me, the evolution of Durham started with John Ruffin Green and his cured bright leaf tobacco that placed Durham on the map. Malbourne Angier, a store owner, and a passionate citizen of our city made a huge impact on expanding Durham beyond the few store fronts on Main Street. And then there is W.…