Ashe County (NC) (Images of America) by John Houck  (1)
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After the publication of Images of America: Ashe County, requests poured in for a second volume. In response to this demand, the Ashe County Historical Society has compiled another collection of over 200 captivating black-and-white photographs along with historical information about this beloved corner of the High Country. ÝÝAshe County Revisited focuses on the distinctive geographical features of Ashe County and how the geography shaped the remarkable pioneers who settled the region. These hardy folk came from the relative security of the Piedmont and valleys of Virginia and North Carolina to a mountainous region dominated by 5,000-foot peaks, fertile bottomland, and vast stretches of timberland and meadowland. They forded the many streams feeding the two forks of the New River and carved roads around and through sheer granite walls. They mined ore from the mountains and felled vast timber resources before replanting the forests and developing new industries. The character of Ashe County reflects how these pioneers learned to live with the demands of the harsh mountainous environment. The residents of the county and their myriad accomplishments are celebrated once again in a stunning visual history. ÝÝ
About the Author
Co-authors John Houck, Clarice Weaver, and Carol Williams, on behalf of the Ashe County Historical Society, have gathered more images of the distant and recent past to honor the people and places that give Ashe County its distinctive flavor.collections and family albums, with detailed descriptions of the county. This bookís singular quality will delight longtime residents and newcomers alike, while assisting the area by preserving its history for future generations.
After the publication of Images of America: Ashe County, requests poured in for a second volume. In response to this demand, the Ashe County Historical Society has compiled another collection of over 200 captivating black-and-white photographs along with historical information about this beloved corner of the High Country. ÝÝAshe County Revisited focuses on the distinctive geographical features of Ashe County and how the geography shaped the remarkable pioneers who settled the region. These hardy folk came from the relative security of the Piedmont and valleys of Virginia and North Carolina to a mountainous region dominated by 5,000-foot peaks, fertile bottomland, and vast stretches of timberland and meadowland. They forded the many streams feeding the two forks of the New River and carved roads around and through sheer granite walls. They mined ore from the mountains and felled vast timber resources before replanting the forests and developing new industries. The character of Ashe County reflects how these pioneers learned to live with the demands of the harsh mountainous environment. The residents of the county and their myriad accomplishments are celebrated once again in a stunning visual history. ÝÝ
About the Author
Co-authors John Houck, Clarice Weaver, and Carol Williams, on behalf of the Ashe County Historical Society, have gathered more images of the distant and recent past to honor the people and places that give Ashe County its distinctive flavor.collections and family albums, with detailed descriptions of the county. This bookís singular quality will delight longtime residents and newcomers alike, while assisting the area by preserving its history for future generations.
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