Description: Grandfather Mountain by Randy Johnson Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description In this definitive book on North Carolinas Grandfather Mountain, Randy Johnson guides readers on a journey through the mountains history, from its geological beginnings millennia ago and the early days of exploration to its role in regional development and eventual establishment as a North Carolina state park. Publisher Description With its prominent profile recognizable for miles around and featuring vistas among the most beloved in the Appalachians, North Carolinas Grandfather Mountain is many things to many people: an easily recognized landmark along the Blue Ridge Parkway, a popular tourist destination, a site of annual Highland Games, and an internationally recognized nature preserve. In this definitive book on Grandfather, Randy Johnson guides readers on a journey through the mountains history, from its geological beginnings millennia ago and the early days of exploration to its role in regional development and eventual establishment as a North Carolina state park. Along the way, he shows how Grandfather has changed, and has been changed by, the people of western North Carolina and beyond.To tell the full natural and human story, Johnson draws not only on historical sources but on his rich personal experience working closely on the mountain alongside Hugh Morton and others. The result is a unique and personal telling of Grandfathers lasting significance. The book includes more than 200 historical and contemporary photographs, maps, and a practical guide to hiking the extensive trails, appreciating key plant and animal species and photographing the natural wonder that is Grandfather. Author Biography Randy Johnson is an award-winning travel editor and writer. He founded Grandfather Mountains modern trail management program in 1978 and was backcountry manager until 1990. He has served on Grandfather Mountain State Parks Advisory Committee and is task force leader for the Mountains-to-Sea Trail on Grandfather Mountain. For decades he was editor-in-chief of United Airlines Hemispheres. Details ISBN 1469674319 ISBN-13 9781469674315 Title Grandfather Mountain Author Randy Johnson Format Paperback Year 2023 Pages 296 Publisher The University of North Carolina Press GE_Item_ID:141781906; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9781469674315
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Book Title: Grandfather Mountain : the History and Guide to an Appalachian Icon
Number of Pages: 296 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: University of North Carolina Press
Publication Year: 2023
Topic: United States / South / South Atlantic (DC, De, Fl, Ga, Md, Nc, SC, VA, WV), Americas (North, Central, South, West Indies), Special Interest / Hikes & Walks, Ecosystems & Habitats / Mountains
Item Height: 1 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Nature, Travel, History
Item Weight: 0 Oz
Item Length: 11 in
Author: Randy Johnson
Item Width: 8.5 in
Format: Trade Paperback
