Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina and Tennessee
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"Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina and Tennessee" is a comprehensive handbook produced by the National Park Service and published in the late 20th century, specifically in the 1980s. This guide provides readers with insights into the natural history, recreational opportunities, and cultural heritage of the Great Smoky Mountains, emphasizing its botanical and ecological diversity as well as historic settlement narratives. The book aims to enhance the understanding and enjoyment of
the park, making it a valuable resource for visitors. The opening of the handbook introduces Glenn Cardwell, a local who offers a personal perspective on the park and its cultural history, sharing a poignant memory with his family that reflects the connection between the land and its people. The reader is welcomed into the Smokies through vivid descriptions of its landscapes, the rich variety of flora and fauna, and the profound changes brought about by human settlement. This section sets the stage for the subsequent discussions about the park's natural history, human impact, and the ongoing efforts to preserve its unique ecosystems, inviting visitors to engage with and explore this pivotal natural treasure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | United States. National Park Service |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 81011320 |
| Title | Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina and Tennessee |
| Series Title | Handbook (United States. National Park Service. Division of Publications); 112. |
| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F396: United States local history: Old Southwest. Lower Mississippi Valley |
| Subject | Great Smoky Mountains National Park (N.C. and Tenn.) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 58971 |
| Release Date | Feb 27, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 463 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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