At home in the Smokies : a history handbook for Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina and Tennessee

Download or read book At home in the Smokies : a history handbook for Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina and Tennessee written by United States. National Park Service and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-07-27 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "At Home in the Smokies: A History Handbook for Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina and Tennessee" is a comprehensive guide to the history and cultural significance of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This handbook, produced by the National Park Service with contributions from Wilma Dykeman and James Stokely, provides valuable information about the park’s history, natural environment, and cultural heritage. The book includes detailed accounts of the park's development, its significance to the local communities, and the various historical events that have shaped its current state. It serves as both a historical reference and a practical guide for visitors, offering insights into the park’s natural beauty and historical context. "At Home in the Smokies" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of the Great Smoky Mountains and the broader cultural and ecological narratives of the region.