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Author | : Kristin Luna |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 235 |
Release | : 2010-11-23 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0762767413 |
The definitive collection of Tennessee's odd, wacky, and most offbeat people, places, and things, for Tennessee residents and anyone else who enjoys local humor and trivia with a twist.
Author | : Cathy Summerlin |
Publisher | : HarperChristian + ORM |
Total Pages | : 553 |
Release | : 1999-01-30 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 1418559687 |
A complete tour guide to the Volunteer State from the highlands of the Smoky Mountains to the banks of the Mississippi River. Tennessee is a state of endless diversity. It boasts breath-taking scenery, the homes of three presidents, and the birthplace of legendary frontiersman Davy Crockett. It is the birthplace of the blues and the home of the King of rock ‘n’ roll. It offers a wealth of opportunities for hiking, canoeing, fishing, and wildlife viewing in state and national parks, recreation areas, and forests. From mountain highroads to delta lands, this comprehensive guide invites you to the best of Tennessee’s bed and breakfasts, museums, historic sites, restaurants, antique shops, and such attractions as: The Great Smoky Mountains National Park The National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough The South’s favorite outlet shopping in Pigeon Forge Coker Creek, the site of Tennessee’s gold rush World-class whitewater rafting on the Obed and Ocoee Rivers The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area The Chattanooga Choo Choo and the Tennessee State Aquarium Civil War battlefields like Stones River and Shiloh The Jack Daniel Distillery in Lynchburg The Natchez Trace Parkway Musical venues from the Grand Ole Opry to Beale Street The largest Middle Woodland Indian Mound in the southeast A half-mile-long reproduction of the Mississippi River Traveling Tennessee does more than get you where you want to go. It also educates you about the state’s heritage, excites you about its vacation possibilities, and entertains you with accounts of the authors’ own experiences.
Author | : Keith Stelter |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 131 |
Release | : 2011-06-14 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 0762769173 |
Best Easy Day Hikes Nashville includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for twenty easy-to-follow hikes in Nashville and environs. Discover everything from hidden downtown solitude to lake and river views to quiet country woods—including the Brentwood and Murfreesboro Greenways, and Cedars of Lebanon, Long Hunter, and Henry Horton State Parks. Look inside for: • Casual hikes to three-hour adventures • Hikes for everyone, including families • Mile-by-mile directions and clear trail maps • Trail Finder for best hikes for families, water lovers, history lovers, birders, and dogs • GPS coordinates
Author | : William Henry Carpenter |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 296 |
Release | : 1868 |
Genre | : Tennessee |
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Author | : Paul H. Bergeron |
Publisher | : Univ. of Tennessee Press |
Total Pages | : 380 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781572330566 |
"The authors introduce readers to famous personalities such as Andrew Jackson and Austin Peay, but they also tell stories of ordinary people and their lives to show how they are an integral part of the state's history. Sidebars throughout the book highlight events and people of particular interest, and reading lists at the end of chapters provide readers with avenues for further exploration."--BOOK JACKET.
Author | : Andy Duncan |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 289 |
Release | : 2009-06-02 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1461747287 |
Discover Alabama's curious underside with this oddly entertaining little guide! Travelers with a taste for the bizarre, tacky, and hilarious can visit the Coon Dog Cemetery, learn about the cattle-mutilation mystery, view the world's largest boll weevil, and sip Kudzu Tea. Only a true Southerner could capture the essence of these and other authentic Alabama phenomena, and Andy Duncan does his home state proud.
Author | : Jesse Olney |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 304 |
Release | : 1845 |
Genre | : Geography |
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Author | : Jesse Olney |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 306 |
Release | : 1844 |
Genre | : Geography |
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Author | : Tennessee. State Geological Survey |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 536 |
Release | : 1913 |
Genre | : Forests and forestry |
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Author | : Jesse Olney |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 332 |
Release | : 1849 |
Genre | : Geography |
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