Grandfather Mountain: A Profile

By Miles Tager

Many have seen it, but few people know it well. Now come visit the Grandfather Mountain in its complete history, and full stature as one of the world's great mountains. Grandfather Mountain: A Profile... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1887905170
• ISBN13: 9781887905176
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Parkway Pub
• Length: 109 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.5" x 6.3"

Customer Reviews

A terrific regional study.

Grandfather Mountain: A Profile is the history of the highest, oldest mountain in the Blue Ridge Mountain range from its formation nearly a billion years ago through unparalleled natural history to the present day. Indeed, the Grandfather Mountain is one of the most unique geological, ecological, and historical mountains on the globe and has attracted some of the foremost natural scientists in American history. Grandfather Mountain: A Profile is also the story of growth and preservation, of the Cherokees and pioneers of yesteryear, and the modern-day residents, tourists and developers of today. Engaging, informative, "reader friendly", Grandfather Mountain: A Profile is recommended reading for students of natural history, geology, ecology, and American regional studies.

Grandfather Mountain: A Gutsy and Glorious Book.

Grandfather Mountain is a fabulous account of the history and geology of an ancient Appalachian mountain. Miles Tager has the unique ability to excavate what would otherwise read as droll facts and rigid historical tales into contemporary, refreshing reading. He takes a journey back in time, bringing the reader in touch with the earliest geolocical forces to the Native Americans sacred grounds up to modern day tourism and the ever-pressing encroachment of commercial development. The book is well written and honest. I look forward to Mr. Tagers future books! Bravo!