Asheville: A History

by Nan K. Chase

Book Overview

Asheville, North Carolina, grew from humble beginnings as a hamlet for local livestock handlers to become one of the most culturally and artistically diverse cities in the South. The city experienced a quick rise to prosperity in the late 19th century under the influence of wealthy benefactors including George W. Vanderbilt and E.W. Grove. A devastating downturn during the Great Depression was followed by slow economic revitalization up until...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786431768
• ISBN13: 9780786431762
• Release Date: September 2007
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 291 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.0" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher