Having whistled its first "all aboard" in 1988; the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway now rambles alongside the Toccoas clear waters; treating 50;000-plus sightseers annually to verdant mountain scenery. This former Cherokee lands pioneers carved homesteads from rough terrain; doggedly hauling goods via mule wagon. The discovery of rich copper veins in nearby Polk County; Tennessee; attracted an influx of settlers; but before they could enjoy an Industrial Age boom including rail for faster freight movement; they would endure route changes; bankruptcies; and land-rights issues. As Fannin; Polk; and surrounding counties neared the 20th century; the long-anticipated railroad arrived; and with it prosperity. This is a photographic history of the copper miners; shop owners; homesteaders; and railroad workers who made these mountains their homes; often for many proud generations.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great book; but...By James D. CrabtreeNOT a history. It provides historical tidbits here and there but this does not make it a history. As a guide to some of the better things in life it is excellent; however. I enjoyed flipping through the pages and I certainly learned some things. This book almost makes me sorry I dont smoke or drink!8 of 10 people found the following review helpful. A meandering journeyBy Tucker PetersonThe days of the Gentleman are slowly ebbing away; despite the efforts of a few committed souls. Mr. Storey is one of them; and in his latest book; he touches on the finer points of the accessories a Gentleman might find in this benighted modern world.While not as captivating as his first book; this meandering through the world of cuff links and brollies; colognes and such; reads like a living history book; this is the way it should be done; and often he provides the means to get the "right stuff".I enjoyed the book; and it is something on a night at home I anticipate dipping into. Very well-written; with an easy flow to the words.3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Not what I expectedBy Hashima ShataThe title is somewhat misleading . This is not a book on the history ; development and evolution of gentlmanly accouterment . Not dissapointed but not what I expected or hoped it would be .
