Mountain Passages: Natural and Cultural History of Western North Carolina and the Great Smoky Mountains

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Exploring the rich interplay between natural and human histories, this collection of essays by George Ellison reflects on his thirty-year fascination with Western North Carolina's Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains. Divided into sections on Natural History, Cherokees, and Mountaineers, the essays feature a diverse array of characters, from early explorers to Cherokee shamans, revealing the region's cultural heritage. Through vivid storytelling and a unique Appalachian perspective, readers gain insight into mountain life, lore, and the significance of local geography and names.