The Blue Ridge Parkway
(2006)
Nonfiction
eBook
Details
PUBLISHED
[United States] : Arcadia Publishing : Made available through hoopla, 2006
DESCRIPTION
1 online resource
ISBN/ISSN
9781439617229 (electronic bk.) MWT11451683, 1439617228 (electronic bk.) 11451683
LANGUAGE
English
NOTES
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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