Published by the Stokes County Historical Society, these two substantial volumes document the history, genealogy, communities, and families of Stokes County, North Carolina. Volume I (1981), edited by John R. Woodard, contains 548 numbered pages of historical accounts, family biographies, genealogical information, photographs, maps, and an index. Volume II (1990), coordinated by Wade Duncan, adds 579 pages of local histories, family histories, photographs, and genealogical information, including an index to family histories. Both volumes are profusely illustrated with historical photographs and feature attractive black cloth bindings with bright gilt lettering and large embossed gilt commemorative seals on the front boards. A desirable matched set of these important North Carolina county histories, particularly useful for genealogical and historical research. Both volumes are in Near Fine condition, with very clean bindings and interiors and minimal evidence of use. Pictorial endpapers in Volume 1 including a map in front endpapers, and an illustration of a log cabin in the back endpapers.  Volume 2 endpapers are decorative, not pictorial.  No interior marks in either books, both with clean pages and very solidly bound.