Historically; western North Carolina has been a haven for summer camps; sustaining one of the highest concentrations of summer camps in America. For generations; the natural beauty; rustic terrain; and cool climates of the southern Appalachian Mountains have attracted campers from around the world. In the last decades of the 19th century; the summer camp movement arose in the Northeast in response to industrial era concerns about the waning of traditional values and new child development theories. By the turn of the 20th century; the first residential summer camps had emerged around the popular resort towns of Asheville; Hendersonville; Brevard; Black Mountain; and Lake Lure; North Carolina. Founded on lakeshores surrounded by woodlands; these camps offered an array of activities; such as archery; canoeing; horseback riding; swimming; and woodcraft; that instilled lifelong lessons in youth and forged lasting friendships. Today; many of the same camp traditions like council rings and campfire stories are still passed along each summer. Readers will recognize familiar cabins and lakefronts with nostalgia in this collection of vintage photographs.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Fabulous photographyBy CustomerIm a relatively new beekeeper and this book was really helpful in showing what to look for in a healthy hive. The pictures were gorgeous and the explanations straightforward.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Fantastic! Very timelyBy Tony YarishFantastic! Very timely. Great teaching tool for children and older. The world needs this. Our pollinators are in peril on a global basis and the public needs to know how important our honey bees are to our food production. Well done Jake!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great educational book!By KathleenI learned so much reading this little book. Thank you for sharing your knowledge og bees with the world.
