Project Gutenberg 2020-08-03 Public domain in the USA. 156 Neal, Willard Georgia's Stone Mountain Carving -- History -- Flora -- Geology. Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Georgia's Stone Mountain" by Willard Neal is a historical account written during the mid-20th century. The book delves into the history and significance of Stone Mountain, the world's largest exposed granite monolith, and its transformation into a site for a monumental Confederate memorial. The narrative explores the monumental carving project that features prominent figures such as General Robert E. Lee, President Jefferson Davis, and General Stonewall Jackson, tracing this ambitious artistic endeavor from conception through the various obstacles it faced over the decades. The content of the book intricately details the challenges and triumphs surrounding the creation of the Stone Mountain Memorial, highlighting key figures like sculptor Gutzon Borglum and later Augustus Lukeman. Neal narrates the progress of the carving project, the various techniques used, and the cultural implications entwined with the site, addressing both historical context and community involvement. The book not only encompasses the monumental effort behind the carving itself but also reflects on the mountain's broader geological and historical significance, making it an intriguing read for those interested in American history, art, and the complexities surrounding monuments and memory. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Stone Mountain Memorial (Ga.) Geology -- Georgia -- Stone Mountain Stone Mountain (Ga.) F206 NB Text Category: History - American Category: Art 129078 2025-06-25T05:02:20.859540 text/html 101187 2024-10-18T04:58:45 text/html 7138684 2025-06-25T05:02:27.675517 application/epub+zip 7139885 2025-06-25T05:02:23.958526 application/epub+zip 113741 2025-06-25T05:02:22.311541 application/epub+zip 7172354 2025-06-25T05:02:29.707537 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 7155867 2025-06-25T05:02:25.980537 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 148960 2022-09-28T10:28:06.071992 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 96024 2025-06-25T05:02:20.175577 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 76201 2024-10-18T04:58:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16872 2025-06-25T05:02:29.835479 application/rdf+xml 21664 2025-06-25T05:02:22.403514 image/jpeg 3368 2025-06-25T05:02:22.358533 image/jpeg 6910265 2025-06-25T05:02:21.022569 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog