Roan Mountain; a 6;286-foot-high peak; straddles the Tennessee and North Carolina state line in the Appalachian Mountains. Home to world-famous rhododendron gardens; the Appalachian Trail; the site of Gen. John T. Wilderrsquo;s historic Cloudland Hotel; and record-breaking lofty balds; thousands of visitors; including explorer John Muir and Vice Pres. Richard Nixon; have ascended Roan Mountain over the last two centuries. Biologists; botanists; and tourists have enjoyed its unique natural setting. At the mountainrsquo;s base and on its slopes; rural communities have endearing histories. Decades ago; the East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad passed through the village at the foot of ldquo;the Roan.rdquo; The railroad brought wealthy passengers to the mountain-top Cloudland Hotel. It also allowed local industrialists the opportunity to export the arearsquo;s natural resources. The people of Roan Mountain are proud of their history and have displayed it annually for more than a half-century during the Rhododendron Festival.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. More than just a bookBy HoodaraThis is a beautiful book of scripture illustrated with works of art that I find quiets my mind and draws me into meditative stillness. I enjoy reading it at night to help me let go of whatever restless thoughts I have so that I can fall peacefully asleep. Reading the scripture and looking at the images I feel the stillness beneath the turbulence.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Perfect Gift!By Gloria DunnavanAmazingly intricate art work in this book. The colors and designs draw you in for a long look. When you view the work with the Bible verse it is interpreting; you can spend a long time thinking about the message - it helps give it real meaning for the reader/viewer. Perfect gift!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I love it!By N.S.H.Its original and; well; quite awesome .
