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Recommended
Reading: Touring the Western North Carolina
Backroads (Touring the Backroads). Editorial Review: This guidebook, unlike most, is so encyclopedic in scope that I give it as a gift to newcomers
to the area. It is also an invaluable reference for the visitor who wants to see more than the fabulous Biltmore Estate. Even
though I am a native of the area, I learned nearly everything I know about Western North Carolina
from this book alone and it is my primary reference. I am still amazed at how much fact, history and folklore [just enough
to bring alive the curve of the road, the odd landmark, the abandoned building] is packed in its 300 pages. The author, who
must have collapsed from exhaustion when she finished it, takes you on a detailed tour, laid out by the tenth of the mile,
of carefully drawn sections of backroads that you can follow leisurely without getting lost. Continued below...
The author
is completely absent from the text. The lucid style will please readers who want the facts, not editorial comment. This book,
as well as the others in this publisher's backroads series, makes an excellent gift for anyone, especially the many seniors
who have relocated, or are considering relocating to this fascinating region. “It is also a valuable reference for natives…”
Recommended
Reading: Scenic Driving North Carolina, 2nd, by Laurence Parent (Scenic
Driving Series). Description: Pack up the car and enjoy thirty drives through some of the most spectacular scenery in the
Tar Heel State. This indispensable highway companion maps out trips for exploring scenic byways and side roads, from the deep
forests and breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Parkway to the majestic lighthouses and historic villages of the Outer Banks,
from the lush rolling country of the Piedmont to the rugged terrain of the Appalachian Mountains. Continued below…
Inside you'll
find: Itineraries ranging from 10 miles to more than 115 miles in length; Route maps for each drive; Where to find treasures
such as windswept dunes, mountain streams, magnificent fall colors, roaring waterfalls, and local wildlife; Historical information
and suggested side trips; Tips on camping, travel services, and best driving seasons. About the Author: Laurence Parent is
a freelance photographer and writer specializing in landscape, travel, and nature subjects. He has written twenty-one books,
including seven FalconGuides. He resides in Wimberley, Texas.
Recommended
Reading: North Carolina Atlas & Gazetteer (North Carolina
Atlas and Gazetteer). Description: This is not your ordinary map! This Atlas is filled with comprehensive and detailed maps.
It covers all three Regions of North Carolina: Coastal Plain, Piedmont, and Mountains. It
is the first choice for outdoor enthusiasts – sports, hiking, fishing, rock climbing, skiing, boating, bird watching,
tubing, kayaking, hunting, etc. “Beautiful, detailed and large-format…” (1) Physical land features: topographic
contours, water resources, vegetation, etc. (2) Off-road options: trails, abandoned railroads, ferries. (3) Recreation: Parks,
outdoor sports, points of interest. It is perfect for home and office reference, the casual and business traveler, and every
vehicle. Continued below...
Gazetteer information
even includes: campgrounds, attractions, historic sites & museums, recreation areas, trails, freshwater fishing sites
& boat launches, canoe trips or scenic drives. Reviews: “I am a full-time fishing guide in the mountains of North Carolina
and I have found this book to be the absolute best reference material for finding trout streams in our mountains. If you do
any type of outdoors activities you will benefit from this book.” “Instead of purchasing numerous cumbersome North Carolina maps and atlases, I bought the North Carolina Atlas
& Gazetteer and I am very pleased – it is definitive, complete, and all-in-one.” “My wife and I recently
retired and started traveling, as we always dreamed about doing, and the numerous detailed pages in this Atlas saved us time
and money while traveling across the beautiful state of North Carolina…we were able to find those out of the way flea-markets,
historic landmarks, and small town museums. I highly recommend it.”
Recommended
Reading: The Cherokee Nation: A History. Description:
Conley's book, "The Cherokee Nation: A History"
is an eminently readable, concise but thoughtful account of the Cherokee people from prehistoric times to the present day.
The book is formatted in such a way as to make it an ideal text for high school and college classes. At the end of each chapter
is a source list and suggestions for further reading. Also at the end of each chapter is an unusual but helpful feature- a
glossary of key terms. The book contains interesting maps, photographs and drawings, along with a list of chiefs for the various
factions of the Cherokee tribe and nation. Continued
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In addition
to being easily understood, a principal strength of the book is that the author questions some traditional beliefs and sources
about the Cherokee past without appearing to be a revisionist or an individual with an agenda in his writing. One such example
is when Conley tells the story of Alexander Cuming, an Englishman who took seven Cherokee men with him to England
in 1730. One of the Cherokee, Oukanekah, is recorded as having said to the King of England: "We look upon the Great King George
as the Sun, and as our Father, and upon ourselves as his children. For though we are red, and you are white our hands and
hearts are joined together..." Conley wonders if Oukanekah actually said those words and points out that the only version
we have of this story is the English version. There is nothing to indicate if Oukanekah spoke in English or Cherokee, or if
his words were recorded at the time they were spoken or were written down later. Conley also points out that in Cherokee culture,
the Sun was considered female, so it is curious that King George would be looked upon as the Sun. The "redness" of Native
American skin was a European perception. The Cherokee would have described themselves as brown. But Conley does not overly
dwell on these things. He continues to tell the story using the sources available. The skill of Conley in communicating his
ideas never diminishes. This book is highly recommended as a good place to start the study of Cherokee history. It serves
as excellent reference material and belongs in the library of anyone serious about the study of Native Americans.
Recommended
Reading: Trail of Tears: The Rise and Fall of the Cherokee
Nation. Description: One of the many ironies of U.S. government policy toward Indians in the early 1800s is that it persisted in
removing to the West those who had most successfully adapted to European values. As whites encroached on Cherokee land, many
Native leaders responded by educating their children, learning English, and developing plantations. Such a leader was Ridge,
who had fought with Andrew Jackson against the British. Continued below...
As he and other Cherokee leaders grappled with the issue
of moving, the land-hungry Georgia legislators, with the aid of Jackson, succeeded in ousting the Cherokee from their land,
forcing them to make the arduous journey West on the infamous "Trail of Tears." ...A
treasured addition for the individual remotely interested in American Indian history as well as general American
history.
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