Having been spared by the coincidence of geology and topography from the most environmentally damaging manifestations of industrialization, the Blue Ridge region still harbors scenic natural beauty as well as vestiges of the earliest cultures of southern Appalachia. This fascinating, fact-filled book traces the historical development of the region's distinct folklife. 30 photos.
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Having been spared by the coincidence of geology and topography from the most environmentally damaging manifestations of industrialization, the Blue Ridge region still harbors scenic natural beauty as well as vestiges of the earliest cultures of southern Appalachia. This fascinating, fact-filled book traces the historical development of the region's distinct folklife. 30 photos.
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