Down to Earth: People of Appalachia

Murray, Kenneth

Appalachian Consortium Pr

Highland Trails: A Guide to Scenic Trails in Northeast Tennessee, Western North Carolina, and Southw

History

Ancient Civilizations

The Overmountain Press

The highlands of the Appalachian Mountains are among the oldest creations of the Mother Earth and the Holder of the Heavens. None were ever more revered or more blessed with beauty, and the vistas along their time-worn crests have held wayfarers spellbound for unknown genera-tions. This beautifully crafted volume presents a collection of the intricate tapestry of myths, leg-ends, and folklore that surround the peaks, along with breathtaking full-color photographs of the landscapes that inspired them. Beginning with the creation and migration myths of the ancient Cherokee, Creek, Seneca, and other native American groups, the reader is led through the centuries-old tradition which taught that people were only a part of the beloved creatures of the Great Mystery. Added to these stories that explain how the world came to be, and the natural phenomena that control our passage through it, are the exploits of frontier heroes, who gained their strength from the exalted highlands, frequently describing the region as a "New Eden" or "Kingdom of Paradise."

Footsteps of the Mountain Spirits: Appalachia

Travel

Specialty Travel

Overmountain Pr

Tennessee Country: A Heritage of Natural Places

Leading the reader through a rich collection of the state’s lore, told in the words of those who lived it, these accounts come from narratives of Native American myths and legends and journals of early travelers in the region. Representing the heritage of scenic rivers and forests that remain to inspire visitors seeking a refuge from today’s throwaway culture, the beautiful full-color landscape photographs offer hope that this heritage may be preserved.

Americas

Overmountain Press

The hiking and riding trails of the highlands of western North Carolina, northeast Tennessee, and southwest Virginia are explored in this revised and expanded guide. A nationally acclaimed photogra-pher, the author charts the routes he has traveled in his quest for scenic beauty. His love of the highlands and his knowledge of the terrain of the region com-bine to produce a guidebook that is a welcome companion for both novice and veteran hikers. The trails listed offer a variety of terrain, length, and difficulty All have been recently rehiked for inclusion in this edition. Detailed instructions for locating more than ninety trails are provided along with improved maps, a ratings index, many of the author's wonderful pho-tographs, and firsthand observations.

Highland Trails: A Guide to Scenic Trails : Northeast Tennessee Western North Carolina Southwest Virginia

Children's Books

Highland Trails is a guide to scenic paths of Northeast Tennessee, Western North Carolina, and Southwest Virginia. The trails include tumbling streams and picturesque waterfalls, plus mountain crests with spectacular panoramic views. The primary focus is to assist the casual hiker in locating walks and enjoying the Southern Appalachian Highlands outdoors. Detailed driving instructions are given for locating all trails, including information about what to expect along the paths. Varied terrain, length, and difficulty are offered along trails that will appeal to the beginner as well as the avid outdoor person. The paths favor wilderness routes with visual treats along the way. With more than 280 miles of the Appalachian Trail included, some highlights are Mount Rogers, Grayson Highlands area, Laurel Fork, Pond MountainWilderness Area,the Highlands of Roan, Iron Mountain, Holston Mountain,Unaka Mountain, Greene Mountain, Max Patch, Hot Springs, and numerous others within the Cherokee, Pisgah, and Jefferson National Forests.

Highland Trails: A Guide to Scenic Trails: Northeast Tennessee, Western North Carolina, Southwest Virginia

United States

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