Bob Scarboro

Etowah County (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Drawing from, among other sources, the collection of famed photographer Adolph Lebourg, a French immigrant who traveled to Alabama with a circus, Scarboro and Goodson combine wonderful images with insightful text to provide a unique look at the county,s heritage. Especially evident in Lebourg,s photographs is a passion for motorcycles, providing a great point of interest for many of the book,s images. Etowah County includes such points of interest as the Kyle Home, which once stood on the present site of the Etowah County Courthouse, the home of Alabama Power Company founder W.P. Lay, andseveral of the county,s early movie theaters. Many local businesses and industries are highlighted in the early years of their existence. Also included are glimpses of such local events as parades, sporting events, and the beautiful Nocallula Falls. Whether one is a longtime resident familiar with all the area has to offer, or a newcomer eager to learn more of the county,s heritage, Etowah County is a wonderful look at days gone by.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. August 2004
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781439612590
• Artikelnr.: 40006843

Autorenporträt

Etowah County, nestled in the beautiful northeast Alabama hills, has a long and colorful history. In Etowah County, authors Bob Scarboro and Mike Goodson give a detailed and fascinating look at the area, including the towns of Gadsden, Attalla, Hokes Bluff, Southside, Alabama City, and Rainbow City.