Branson by Anita L Roberts
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 Ozarks caves. Now known as Marvel Cave, it boasts the largest cave entrance room in the United States and remains a main attraction at Silver Dollar City's theme park. Many visitors are lured by the natural beauty, healthful atmosphere, and recreational activities offered in the Ozarks. Harold Bell Wright penned The Shepherd of the Hills while recuperating here at the beginning of the 20th century. A wave of tourism to the Branson area followed its 1907 publication. Today, the Live Entertainment Capital of the World welcomes more than eight million visitors yearly.
Roberts, Anita L.: - Having been a documentary filmmaker and author, Anita L. Roberts is now an associate historian for the Springfield Greene County Library District working on the Civil War Project. Roberts has spent months digging through albums and scrapbooks belonging to the generous citizens of Springfield to compile this unique collection of photographs.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781531669348 |
| ISBN 10 | 1531669344 |
| Title | Branson |
| Author | Anita L Roberts |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Arcadia Publishing Library Editions |
| Year published | 2014-08-11 |
| Number of pages | 130 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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