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Through the mountains : the French Broad River and time / John E. Ross.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Ross, John E., 1946- author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- French Broad River (N.C. and Tenn.).
- French Broad River Valley (N.C. and Tenn.)--History.
- French Broad River Valley (N.C. and Tenn.).
- North Carolina--History.
- North Carolina.
- Tennessee--History.
- Tennessee.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (271 pages)
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Knoxville, Tennessee : The University of Tennessee Press, [2021]
- Summary:
- Through the Mountains: The French Broad River and Time by John E. Ross is a comprehensive exploration of the natural and cultural history of the French Broad watershed, encompassing the northern Great Smoky Mountains, Asheville, and Gatlinburg. The book builds on Wilma Dykeman's iconic work, The French Broad, by examining the changes in the watershed over the past fifty years and discussing the challenges faced in ensuring its sustainability for future generations. Ross delves into the area’s geological evolution, its role in the history of the Cherokee people, and its significance in American history, including the Civil War. Intended for an audience interested in environmental history and regional studies, the book provides insights into the interplay between natural landscapes and human activities. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Illustrations
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- One | The Headwaters
- Two | Cherokee (ᎠᏂᏴᏫᏯ), the Principal People
- Three | Conquistadors
- Four | A Land Unsettled
- Five | Eden of the Mountains
- Six | Where There’s Water
- Seven | Uncivil War in the Mountains
- Eight | The Weed, the Doctor, and the Iron Horse
- Nine | Morning Greets the Watershed
- Ten | Hardwoods, Hides, and Over Here
- Eleven | Promise and Peril
- Twelve | Rivers of Resilience
- Thirteen | The Planners’ Paradox
- Notes
- Selected Bibliography
- Index Generated by AI.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- Description based on print version record.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9781621906643
- 1621906647
- OCLC:
- 1232015300
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