Beyond the Great North Mountain: A History and Guide

This engaging guide tells the story of the area beyond the Great North Mountain, a collection of towns and other sites strung like jewels on a bracelet, some still sparkling, others now faded. This often-overlooked area was surveyed by George Washington; visited by Robert E. Lee and President Franklin Pierce; and childhood home of Pulitzer Prize winning author Willa Cather and Country Hall of Fame singer Patsy Cline. Though not out of sight, it's barely seen for what it is or what it once was. Now author Gary F. Mason captures a vibrant story of the people and places beyond the Great North Mountain through words, photographs, and maps."There seems to be a sizable group of individuals beyond the Great North Mountain who belong to an informal alliance of friendship, those who enjoy each other's company and often help others in some intangible way. Maybe it's a 'country' thing, something that has an aura about it that's impossible to describe. But it's here and alive beyond the Great North Mountain--something you feel but can't put into words." The book includes over 600 photographs (including 26 aerial photos), 20 new maps by the author, over 55 drawings, charts, and surveys, and an extensive bibliography and index. Read more