Burke Davis, writer from North Carolina

Burke Davis is an excellent writer from North Carolina, and he's also spent a considerable amount of time in Virginia. My personal favorite book of his (that I've read so far) is 'Civil War: Strange and Fascinating Facts'. His books are a great resource on the history of the Mid-Atlantic area, and his writing style keeps you interested in what he's writing about.

Biography of Burke Davis:
http://www.ncwriters.org/services/lhof/inductees/bdavis.htm