Through the Mountains by John E Ross

Through the Mountains by John E Ross

Two generations have passed since the publication of Wilma Dykeman’s landmark environmental history, The French Broad. In Through the Mountains: The French Broad River and Time, John Ross updates that seminal book with groundbreaking new research.

“John Ross has given us a valued lens to the meandering lifespan of one of our storied rivers, embraced by the ancient Appalachian MountainsIt is a welcome contemporary companion to Wilma Dykeman’s iconic The French Broad in weaving the interconnectivity of land, water, and unfolding human habitation. In a larger sense, Through the Mountains is a universal chronicle of the abiding promise and peril of our nation’s vast network of rivers.” —Dr. Doug Orr, coauthor, Wayfaring Strangers: The Musical Voyage from Scotland and Ulster to Appalachia, coeditor, The North Carolina Atlas: Portrait for a New Century
 
“Through the Mountains gives us fresh perspectives on the natural and cultural history of the French Broad River watershed in western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee. As John Ross leads us through centuries of human habitation in the watershed, a clear theme emerges: the ongoing tension between economic development and environmental preservation, and the need for humankind to discover—or reclaim—sustainable ways of living within our natural world.” —Jim Stokely, son of Wilma Dykeman, author of The French Broad, published as part of the Rivers of America Series by Rinehart in 1955 and subsequently by the University of Tennessee Press
 
“John Ross has produced a fascinating and well-documented book incorporating current trends and research with a view to the past and the future of the French Broad watershed. Along with Wilma Dykeman’s 1955 book on the French Broad, Through the Mountains . . . is a must read for those of us who live in and love this region.” —Jefferson Chapman, Director Emeritus, McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture

“Now, for the first time, I know where I live!” —Tom Garden, Western North Carolina resident of fifty years, Asheville, North Carolina

John Ross, winner of the National Outdoor Book Award, is the author of more than a dozen books exploring the interaction of humans with the natural world, including Rivers of Restoration and, most recently, The Forecast for D-day and the Weatherman behind Ike’s Greatest Gamble.

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ISBN 13	9781621908548
ISBN 10	1621908542
Title	Through the Mountains
Author	John E Ross
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	University of Tennessee Press
Year published	2023-12-31
Number of pages	283
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.