North Carolina's highway system was one of the greatest single steps toward progress ever made by the state, linking the somnolent and backward communities with the more accessible and progressive sections. This volume presents the story of this highway system with due regard to the conditions of the past out of which it grew.Originally published in 1931.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.