Branson

by Anita L. Roberts

Book Overview

In 1939, Branson was described as "the paradise of the Ozarks--the playground of America." Originally home to the Osage, the harsh rocky terrain made homesteading difficult. The Ozarks's wilderness became a hideout for bushwhackers following the Civil War. The masked "Bald Knobbers" developed as vigilantes to defend mountain families. Today, the "Baldknobbers" are known as Branson's first musical show. In 1894, tours began in Marble Cave, one of 8,000...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1467111724
• ISBN13: 9781467111720
• Release Date: August 2014
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.4" x 9.2"