The Great Forest: An Appalachian Story, Barry M. Buxton, Sam Gray
Автор: Zemler Jeffrey Allen, Zemler Jeffery Allen Название: James Madison, the South, and the Trans-Appalachian West, 1783 1803 ISBN: 073918217X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780739182178 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 32646.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This study examines the strong cultural and political bonds between the American South and trans-Appalachian West and argues that the strong relationship had its origins in the work of far-sighted Southerners in the two decades following the American Revolution.
Описание: What are the Brown Mountain Lights? Geologist Ed Speer investigates North Carolina's most famous ghost story-the 120-year-old legend of mysterious nighttime lights reportedly seen on or near Brown Mountain in Burke County. Speer's three-year study involved the help of dozens of individuals, comprehensive literature review, two remotely-controlled cameras operating all night long, multiple carefully-staged light tests, telephoto- and telescope-assisted photography, and countless hours of personal observation and ground search for the elusive lights. Both manmade and natural lights were identified, including some highly unexpected ones; however, history, science, and human nature were each found to play major roles in the understanding and interpretation of the lights people see.Researchers, investigators, historians, story tellers, local residents, believers in the legend, and those observers seeking more information about the lights they have seen will find this book useful. As will those who just enjoy a good mystery story. Visit either of the two most-popular observation sites (identified in the book and readily accessible on public land) and maybe you too will catch a glimpse of a mystery light!
Описание: From 1861 to 1865, the border separating eastern Kentucky and southwestern Virginia was more than just a geographic marker -- it represented a major ideological split, serving as an "international" boundary between the United States and the Confederacy.
Описание: The re-established forests of the Upper Delaware are a living reminder of centuries of both exploitation and good intentions. The forests began to disappear as European settlers clear-cut farmland and fed sawmills and tanneries. A century and a half later, a forest for the 21st century has emerged - an ecological patchwork protected by a web of governmental agencies. This book tells theit story.
Описание: This study examines the strong cultural and political bonds between the American South and trans-Appalachian West and argues that the strong relationship had its origins in the work of far-sighted Southerners in the two decades following the American Revolution.
Автор: Adkins Leonard M. Название: Wildflowers of the Appalachian Trail ISBN: 1634040902 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781634040907 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 2338.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Whether you are a weekend hiker, a long-distance trekker, a trained naturalist, or a wildflower enthusiast, this is a necessary companion for anyone interested in the flora of the East`s longest trail.
Автор: Sturgeon Walter E. Название: Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide ISBN: 0821423258 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780821423257 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 4389.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание:
From one of the region’s foremost mushroom hunters—Walter E. Sturgeon—comes a long-overdue field guide to finding and identifying the mushrooms and fleshy fungi found in the Appalachian mountains from Canada to Georgia. Edibility and toxicity, habitat, ecology, and detailed diagnostic features of the disparate forms they take throughout their life cycles are all included, enabling the reader to identify species without the use of a microscope or chemicals.
Appalachian Mushrooms is unparalleled in its accuracy and currency, from its detailed photographs to descriptions based on the most advanced classification information available, including recent DNA studies that have upended some mushrooms’ previously accepted taxonomies. Sturgeon celebrates more than 400 species in all their diversity, beauty, and scientific interest, going beyond the expected specimens to include uncommon ones and those that are indigenous to the Appalachian region.
This guide is destined to be an indispensable authority on the subject for everyone from beginning hobbyists to trained experts, throughout Appalachia and beyond.
Автор: Clark & Hayward Название: Talking Appalachian ISBN: 081314096X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780813140964 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 7524.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Tradition, community, and pride are fundamental aspects of the history of Appalachia, and the language of the region is a living testament to its rich heritage. Despite the persistence of unflattering stereotypes and cultural discrimination associated with their style of speech, Appalachians have organized to preserve regional dialects -- complex forms of English peppered with words, phrases, and pronunciations unique to the area and its people. Talking Appalachian examines these distinctive speech varieties and emphasizes their role in expressing local history and promoting a shared identity.Beginning with a historical and geographical overview of the region that analyzes the origins of its dialects, this volume features detailed research and local case studies investigating their use. The contributors explore a variety of subjects, including the success of African American Appalachian English and southern Appalachian English speakers in professional and corporate positions. In addition, editors Amy D. Clark and Nancy M. Hayward provide excerpts from essays, poetry, short fiction, and novels to illustrate usage. With contributions from well-known authors such as George Ella Lyon and Silas House, this balanced collection is the most comprehensive, accessible study of Appalachian language available today.
Описание: In 1750 the Appalachian Mountains were both a border and formidable barrier between the English on the east and the French in the west. In 1751 a private Virginia company saw an opportunity in Ohio and pioneered a road from Maryland to Ohio; the stone-paved Cumberland Road from Cumberland, Maryland to Wheeling, Virginia was complete by 1818 and saw its heyday over the next thirty years.
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