In the Shadow of the Smokies
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Total Pages | : 738 |
Release | : 1984 |
Genre | : Cemeteries |
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Total Pages | : 738 |
Release | : 1984 |
Genre | : Cemeteries |
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Author | : S. E. Schlosser |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 201 |
Release | : 2021-07-15 |
Genre | : Body, Mind & Spirit |
ISBN | : 1493044842 |
The eastern side of the Smokies abounds with spooky tales, like the story of a Shadow Woman who appeared to a farmer each morning and evening to beg for a cup of milk. Skinned Tom is another East Tennessee haunt, though his is a sinister tale that warns the unfaithful to steer clear of local lover’s lanes for their illicit trysting. From the farmer who finds a Cavern of Skulls to a moonshiner who makes a deal with a water demon; and the Half Shaved ghost seeking vengeance to the first (and only) meeting of the Asheville Ghost Club, the Great Smoky Mountains and its foothills abound with spooky tales. My favorites are in this collection.
Author | : Randal Pierce |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 71 |
Release | : 2018-08-15 |
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ISBN | : 9781732671805 |
This book is a documentation of the exhibit entitled Kentucky Rifles of the Great Smoky Mountains held at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center in Townsend, Tennessee from May 1 through October 25, 2018. The exhibit was sponsored by the Kentucky Rifle Foundation, http://kentuckyriflefoundation.org/ , and showcases southern mountain rifles from Eastern Tennessee and Western North CarolinaThe body of the book provides a two-page layout on each rifle in the exhibit. Each layout begins with a description of the rifle, its builder if known, and the area of the Smokies where it was built. These descriptions are based on the rifles' style and particular characteristics, established by where the builder lived and other similar rifles found in that local area. The description is complemented by a half-dozen detailed photos of the rifle, on a white background. The photos typically show a full-length photo of the rifle, a detail of each side of the butt stock, and top and bottom views. Additional photos are of details such as the builder's signature and patchbox.The book also contains layouts of the four pistols and three accessory sets including hunting bags and powder horns that were part of the exhibit. As an appendix, the book contains a table giving related dimensions for each of the rifles and pistols providing information such as caliber, overall length, barrel length, trigger pull, and drop of the butt plate. This information is especially useful to researchers and contemporary builders. The book ends with a collage of photos related to the exhibit.The book should be of interest to local historians and anyone interested in the Kentucky rifle and its use in colonial America. It should be of particular interest to anyone owning one of these rifles or seeking to learn how to recognize the nuances of southern mountain rifles from the Smokies. The book contains over 175 full-color high resolution photographs of the 23 rifles, 4 pistols, and hunting accessories, in an 8.5 X 11-inch format.
Author | : Mike Maples |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 210 |
Release | : 2017-11-12 |
Genre | : Cemeteries |
ISBN | : 9781979445986 |
Smoky Mountains Cemeteries is an excellent research guide on families that settled and lived inside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Also, a hiking reference book to use while exploring the trails of the mountains. Author Mike Maples has over 40 years hiking experience inside the Smoky Mountains and has written several books on the subjects from genealogy to waterfalls.
Author | : Juanitta Baldwin |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Great Smoky Mountains (N.C. and Tenn.) |
ISBN | : 9781880308134 |
Original oral accounts from the unique people who live in the Great Smoky Mountains. They embody their distinct ideals, beliefs, values and life patterns. There is wit, surprise, and, in some cases, wisdom. You will meet real moonshiners, people who have encountered unexplained events in their everyday lives, and tales of true love. The wild isolation of the Smokies nurtured independence, and a caring spirit.
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Publisher | : National Park Service Division of Publications |
Total Pages | : 164 |
Release | : 1984 |
Genre | : History |
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This colorful illustrated official handbook from the National Park Service, describes the people who settled and lived in the mountains along the Tennessee and North Carolina border. Part 1 of the handbook introduces the park and its historical sites. Part 2 presents the region's history from the days of the Cherokees to the establishment of the park in 1934 and Part 3 describes the major historical buildings found within the park.
Author | : Wilma Dykeman |
Publisher | : National Park Service Division of Publications |
Total Pages | : 159 |
Release | : 1984 |
Genre | : Cherokee Indians |
ISBN | : 9780912627229 |
This colorful illustrated official handbook from the National Park Service, describes the people who settled and lived in the mountains along the Tennessee and North Carolina border. Part 1 of the handbook introduces the park and its historical sites. Part 2 presents the region's history from the days of the Cherokees to the establishment of the park in 1934 and Part 3 describes the major historical buildings found within the park.
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Total Pages | : 77 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : Cemeteries |
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Author | : United States. National Park Service |
Publisher | : Prabhat Prakashan |
Total Pages | : 138 |
Release | : 2024-07-27 |
Genre | : History |
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"At Home in the Smokies: A History Handbook for Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina and Tennessee" is a comprehensive guide to the history and cultural significance of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This handbook, produced by the National Park Service with contributions from Wilma Dykeman and James Stokely, provides valuable information about the park’s history, natural environment, and cultural heritage. The book includes detailed accounts of the park's development, its significance to the local communities, and the various historical events that have shaped its current state. It serves as both a historical reference and a practical guide for visitors, offering insights into the park’s natural beauty and historical context. "At Home in the Smokies" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of the Great Smoky Mountains and the broader cultural and ecological narratives of the region.
Author | : David Brill |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 279 |
Release | : 2018-03-15 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780937207871 |
These beautiful mist-shrouded mountains can, and often do, turn deadly... Volume I of Into the Mist depicts men and women in extreme situations, struggling to survive against brutal and often deadly adversity. Through the book's 13 chapters, Into the Mist readers will: -Piece together the events leading to a tragic encounter between an elementary school teacher and two black bears in the park's backcountry. -Share in the heroic response of the park's rangers in the face of brutal weather events, including the March 1993 "Storm of the Century," and their successful efforts to rescue hundreds of stranded visitors and ultimately prevent loss of life and limb. -Experience a lone hiker's final moments as he succumbs to bitter cold without benefit of a shelter as wind-driven snow piles ever higher on the trail. -Learn how the body of a murdered Jane Doe discovered in a park stream leads to a cross-country hunt for her killer. -A bonus appendix lists the park's leading causes of death and most dangerous places.