Letters from the Alleghany Mountains by Charles Lanman
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About this eBook
| Author | Lanman, Charles, 1819-1895 |
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| LoC No. | rc01002424 |
| Title | Letters from the Alleghany Mountains |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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Produced by Marcia Brooks, Stephen Hutcheson and the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net |
| Summary | "Letters from the Alleghany Mountains" by Charles Lanman is a collection of travel letters written in the mid-19th century. The narrative recounts the author's explorations and observations in Georgia's mountain regions, focusing on towns like Dahlonega and the natural beauty of the landscape, as well as the culture of the Cherokee people. The work aims to blend personal reflection with descriptions of the destinations, evoking the spirit of adventure and discovery. The opening of the work introduces the town of Dahlonega, famously known for its gold mines and rich history that includes the legacy of the Cherokee people. Lanman describes what he sees upon his arrival, noting the geographical features, the impact of mining on the environment, and anecdotes that reflect the local culture and the quest for fortune through gold mining. He provides a keen observation of town life, including various characters and their fortunes, setting the stage for a narrative filled with exploration and historical reflection on the land and its people. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F206: United States local history: The South. South Atlantic States |
| Subject | Virginia -- Description and travel |
| Subject | North Carolina -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Tennessee -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Cherokee Indians |
| Subject | Southern States -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Georgia -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Allegheny Mountains -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 48408 |
| Release Date | Mar 5, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 106 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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