Michael C. Hardy

Grandfather Mountain (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Few natural features possess as much personality as the peaks of Grandfather Mountain, which dominate the skyline between Boone and Linville. The mountain takes its name from its resemblance to the profile of a sleeping old man; it was known to Cherokee hunters as Tanawha, or ,fabulous eagle., Later visitors came to see the magnificent views, brave the famous Mile-High Swinging Bridge, and observe the native flora. The mountain is billed as North Carolina,s top scenic attraction. The advent of photography made Grandfather Mountain the High Country,s most photographed celebrity, with images crafted by the mountain,s longtime owner and champion, legendary photographer Hugh Morton, as well as mementos of family gatherings and individual visits. Grandfather Mountain showcases the rich natural and recreational history of this North Carolina landmark.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. April 2014
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781439643044
• Artikelnr.: 41053525

Autorenporträt

Michael C. Hardy has written numerous books, articles and essays focusing on the Civil War. He has won the Willie Parker Peace History Book Award six times. He has also been presented the Jefferson Davis Historical Gold Medal by the United Daughters of the Confederacy for his work on preserving Confederate history. His articles have appeared in nationally syndicated magazines, and he frequently presents lectures and interpretive programs on Appalachia's role in the Civil War. He lives in western North Carolina.