This book reappraises the fourth royal governor of North Carolina, one-time surveyor-general of Ireland, known for his pamphlets on Irish and colonial economics and for his geographer's interest in the Northwest Passage. Dobbs is presented as a man with ideas in advance of his time.Originally published in 1957.A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.