The Blue Ridge Parkway
Published on 16. August 2011
67 pages
978-1-4396-1722-9 (ISBN)
Description
In the late 1890s, the Blue Ridge Parkway was envisioned by many as a great getaway and nature preserve. The concept materialized in the early 20th century, when John D. Rockefeller donated the first $5 million to begin purchasing land for the project. Located at the top of the great Appalachian ridges, the parkway covers 469 winding miles of mountains and meadows lined with lush wildflowers, old farms, and split-rail fences. Inspiring scenery makes for a journey rich in history and mountain culture.
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English
Place of publication
Mount Pleasant
United States
ISBN-13
978-1-4396-1722-9 (9781439617229)
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Karen Lynn Jones Hall | of the Blue Ridge Pkwy Friends
The Blue Ridge Parkway
Book
04/2006
Arcadia Publishing (SC)
€24.00
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Karen J. Hall and the Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway present this visual tribute to celebrate the Blue Ridge Parkway's 70th anniversary in 2005. Historian and genealogist Karen J. Hall is the author of Images of America: Wythe County. The Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway is a non-profit volunteer organization that is dedicated to preserving and protecting the parkway.
