Description
“The Bulls of Durham” living history book blends Durham’s rich history from 1701 to February 2019 with the perspectives of over 120 Durhamites who continue to build upon that history. And in this way, this is the story of Durham, North Carolina through the bulls’Â eyes.
Learn how a city that literally started from a tobacco seed in the ashes of the Civil War grew into the best city on earth. Discover how a stolen bull brought about a history shifting, global tobacco empire; and how 150 years later that relates to a British mustard company having beef with the author. #NotSorry
Find out the backstory to how the now hippest, foodiest, tech-hub of the South also gave rise to the bullpen, billboards, branding, and baseball cards. Delve into our city’s strong Black history that proves “Do It Like Durham” isn’t a passing trend and will give you a profound sense of reverence walking down Parrish Street.
Best of all, see the common thread that runs through the stories of teachers, politicians, business owners, hip-hop artists, painters, activists, historians, architects and the real Bull City OG’s. Hint: it’s the BULLief that in Durham anything is possiBULL.
Welcome to Durham the incrediBULL place where grit meets grace. Here all you have to have is a dream and faith the size of a tobacco seed because well, tobacco seeds build global empires, not mustard seeds.
Author: Sheila Amir
Lead Photographer: Derrick Beasley
Cover Art by DeCario Allen.
Chrysti P. –
LOVE this book! So much, in fact, that we have gifted a copy to several friends who also love history and our community as much as we do. Everyone has loved the rich storytelling and all of the Durham details that make this home!
Bryan –
This book is TOO COOL! Durham is inundated in pride and history but we rarely get to know or see some of the more intimate stories behind the scenes that made/make Bull City it’s own unique incrediBULL culture and community. The Bulls of Durham delivers and preserves. A great gift to self and others!
Christine Frederiksen –
Love this book. It makes the perfect accessory to any coffee table! So fun to learn the history of Durham. Fun and easy to read. It’s truest captivating.
Natalie –
Who would have thought that a random trip to visit an old friend would turn into this! Very proud of you Sheila. You and Durham were love at first sight, and it was fun to watch you dig deeper to love your city even more.
Danita K. –
Written with love and such care to detail. This book is great for those new to our city needing an introduction and also for those who are current residents who simply love love our city.
Tate –
Had to snag a couple of these. Some for friends and family, and of course one for myself. You can really feel the Bull City love; Sheila, you knocked it out of the park. I also love how you incorporated some local photography into the book! Perfect for any home!
Linda N. –
This book was so chalked full with beautiful stories of community and grit that is the backbone and origin of Durham. It would make a beautiful gift to any student or transplant that finds themselves new to Durham as a home. It would also be a wonderful coffee table book!
Amy Chill –
Love this coffee table book which is fun to read and very informative. New to Durham and also a history fan, I learned all sorts of cool things about Durham.