Mount Mitchell and the Black Mountains: An Environmental History of the Highest Peaks in Eastern America

by Timothy Silver

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Each year, thousands of tourists visit Mount Mitchell, the most prominent feature of North Carolina's Black Mountain range and the highest peak in the eastern United States. From Native Americans and early explorers to land speculators and conservationists, people have long been drawn to this rugged region. Timothy Silver explores the long and complicated history of the Black Mountains, drawing on both the historical record and his experience as a...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0807854239

ISBN13:9780807854235

Release Date:March 2003

Publisher:University of North Carolina Press

Length:352 Pages

Weight:1.85 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 5.9" x 9.4"

Related Subjects

Biological Sciences Conservation Earth Sciences Ecology Ecosystems Environmental Science Human Geography Mountains Nature Nature & Ecology Politics & Social Sciences Social Sciences State & Local Travel

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