Roan Mountain: History of an Appalachian Treasure (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781540206312)

Roan Mountain s remarkable ecosystem has enchanted people for centuries, beginning with the first native inhabitants. Then came pioneering settlers, celebrated naturalists like John Muir, hardworking miners and loggers eager to make a living from the land and ambitious businessmen such as John T. Wilder, whose Cloudland Hotel helped make Roan a tourist destination in the late 1870s. Today, conservationists, researchers and nature lovers of all kinds flock here to experience flora and fauna unique to this region of the Appalachians. Preserving Roan s ecological heritage has proven both a challenge and a triumph for the mountain s dedicated supporters. In this newly revised and expanded edition, featuring previously unpublished color photography, former Roan Mountain park interpretive specialist Jennifer A. Bauer recounts the fascinating natural and social history of this marvelous highland landscape."

Author: Jennifer A. Bauer
ISBN-10: 1540206319
ISBN-13: 9781540206312
Publisher: History Press Library Editions
Language: English
Published: 11/16/2011
Pages: 210
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.99lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d