North Carolinas magnificent Blue Ridge Mountains have drawn people to the Swannanoa Valley since the beginning of time. Rivers and forests lured early hunters and gatherers; later inhabitants tilled the rich; fertile soil and logged the thick forests on the mountainsides. People also came to the mountains to enjoy the mystical beauty and enchantment of the area; the cool; crisp climate; and the sparkling waters of brooks and streams. Hiking; camping; and the tranquility of a woodland world provided escape from city life. The Swannanoa Valley is cradled between the Craggy Mountains to the north and the Swannanoa Mountains to the south. Mount Mitchell; the highest peak in America east of the Mississippi River; rises majestically nearby. Among the early visitors who decided to settle in the valley were those who purchased the land that later became the sites of the famous conference centers in the area-Montreat; YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly; and Ridgecrest-and businessmen; who brought industry to the area.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Loved learning about RoswellBy DLL4I moved to Roswell for about 6 years and I loved learning about the history of the area. And there is a ton of it! I would definitely recommend this to anyone who lives in the area and wants to know the history and maybe do some exploring.3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Good picture book.By FirelockI was born and raised in Roswell an my family dates back to the earliest settlers of Roswell. It was very interesting reading about and seeing pictures of old Roswell. I was surprised to see that my father even contributed some pictures to the book! It provides a good background to anyone interested in early North Georgia history. Its always amazing to me the discrepancy between the Roswell elite and the working poor and how they lived. The wealthy lived in amazing homes. but you must wonder how they could stomach owning slaves and paying mill workers pennies a day.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Tells the story accurately...By CustomerGreat story. and lots of good pictures.It has a lot of good information about the early foundation of the town.
