Like all great cities; Asheville�s story is one of people; not institutions or industries. For more than two centuries; deep in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina; extraordinary women and men have created a truly unique American city. Legendary Locals of Asheville tells the stories of the people who founded; built; and rebuilt Asheville. From the first woman elected to state office in the South; who won her primary before women had the right to vote; to the grandson of a famed railroad magnate who built a 250-room chateau that became the largest home in America; to the entrepreneur who helped ignite the city�s renaissance when he risked opening an art gallery downtown when most of it was still boarded up; Ashevillians are an amazing lot. Likewise; there are stories of extraordinary groups like the renowned faculty of an experimental college that redefined the American arts or the brave high school students who joined together to fight segregation. Their stories are as touching and fascinating as they are varied.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The Absolute Wonder of Precious Religious Art!By PolycarpThe absolute wonder of extraordinary love and admiration for beauty and holiness offered within precious religious art.13 of 14 people found the following review helpful. Magnificent and InspiringBy Nicholas A. ZientarskiEvery once in a while you read a book that inspires you from cover to cover. I couldnt put this book down because it was so well done and leads you on to reflect on the beauty of the Christian faith and its practicality in the spiritual life. Mr.Saward has a good grasp on the connection between the beautiful and holy. I found it very readable and would recommend it to anyone who seeks to enrich their Christian faith.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy GaryThanks
