Holy Hills of the Ozarks: Religion and Tourism in Branson, Missouri

by Aaron K. Ketchell

Book Overview

Over the past century, Branson, Missouri, has attracted tens of millions of tourists. Nestled in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, it offers a rare and refreshing combination of natural beauty and family-friendly recreation--from scenic lakes and rolling hills to theme parks and variety shows. It has boasted of big name celebrities, like Wayne Newton, Andy Williams, and Petula Clark, as well as family entertainers like Mickey Gilley, the Shanghai...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0801886600
• ISBN13: 9780801886607
• Release Date: September 2007
• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.4" x 8.9"