The Nantahala River : a history & guide / Lance Holland.
| Author/creator | Holland, Lance author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Charleston, SC : The History Press, 2020. |
| Copyright Date | ©2020 |
| Description | 267 pages : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Subject | "Most everyone who comes to western North Carolina has heard of the Nantahala, but few know its history. Long before it was a mecca for rafters and thrill seekers, it was traveled by naturalists and explorers... After the Cherokees were driven out, settlers arrived and began exporting the wealth of the mountains in the form of timber, talc and minerals. Tourists arrived on the Western Turnpike soon after, and the railroads brought more around 1890. The federal government began purchasing land for the new Natahala National Forest, and the need for aluminum to fight World War II precipitated the construction of Fontana Lake and Nantahala Lake. Local author Lance Holland has crafted an enlightening and entertaining narrative history of this unique region."--Page 4 of cover. |
| General note | Includes index. |
| Genre/form | History. |
| LCCN | 2020938452 |
| ISBN | 9781467141536 (paperback) |
| ISBN | 1467141534 (paperback) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | NC Stacks | F264.N375 H65 2020 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |