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Title: Gatlinburg and the Great Smokies
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Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Lisa Corcoran and the Online
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Summary: "Gatlinburg and the Great Smokies" by Ernie Pyle is a collection of travel essays written in the early 1940s, reflecting the author's observations during his visit to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and the surrounding Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Pyle, known for his heartfelt and insightful journalism, captures the charm of the mountain town and its unique inhabitants, painting a vivid portrait of life in this picturesque setting while celebrating the beauty of nature. In the narrative, Pyle recounts his experiences exploring Gatlinburg and hiking to Mt. LeConte, where he meets local figures like Jack Huff and Uncle Steve Whaley, who embody the spirit of the mountain community. His writing highlights the historical context of the region, detailing the transformation of Gatlinburg from a small hamlet into a burgeoning tourist destination. Through a blend of humor and admiration, Pyle captures the ruggedness and resilience of the mountain people, their culture, and stories, while also discussing the challenges posed by increasing tourism and conservation efforts in the national park. Overall, the book serves as a tribute to the region’s natural beauty and its vibrant, historic community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Pyle, Ernie, 1900-1945
EBook No.: 60246
Published: Sep 6, 2019
Downloads: 228
Language: English
Subject: Gatlinburg (Tenn.)
Subject: Great Smoky Mountains (N.C. and Tenn.)
LoCC: United States local history: The South. South Atlantic States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Gatlinburg and the Great Smokies
Credits:
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Lisa Corcoran and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Gatlinburg and the Great Smokies" by Ernie Pyle is a collection of travel essays written in the early 1940s, reflecting the author's observations during his visit to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and the surrounding Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Pyle, known for his heartfelt and insightful journalism, captures the charm of the mountain town and its unique inhabitants, painting a vivid portrait of life in this picturesque setting while celebrating the beauty of nature. In the narrative, Pyle recounts his experiences exploring Gatlinburg and hiking to Mt. LeConte, where he meets local figures like Jack Huff and Uncle Steve Whaley, who embody the spirit of the mountain community. His writing highlights the historical context of the region, detailing the transformation of Gatlinburg from a small hamlet into a burgeoning tourist destination. Through a blend of humor and admiration, Pyle captures the ruggedness and resilience of the mountain people, their culture, and stories, while also discussing the challenges posed by increasing tourism and conservation efforts in the national park. Overall, the book serves as a tribute to the region’s natural beauty and its vibrant, historic community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Pyle, Ernie, 1900-1945
EBook No.: 60246
Published: Sep 6, 2019
Downloads: 228
Language: English
Subject: Gatlinburg (Tenn.)
Subject: Great Smoky Mountains (N.C. and Tenn.)
LoCC: United States local history: The South. South Atlantic States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.