| Hidden History of Chattanooga Contributor(s): Clark, Alexandra Walker (Author) |
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ISBN: 1596294736 ISBN-13: 9781596294738 Publisher: History Press OUR PRICE: $19.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2008 Annotation: The enigmatic hills and woodlands of the Chattanooga area are a sanctuary of history, and the hometown of author Alexandra Walker Clark. Clark has chronicled the history of her hometown for the "Chattanooga Times" and the "Chattanooga History Journal," and in this collection she combines some of her favorite stories to take readers behind the scenes for a fascinating look into the unique history and culture of the region. Absorb the city's rich ethnic diversity, travel down to the hallowed battlefields of Chickamauga and Fort Oglethorpe and grasp the compelling legacy of the Cherokee. This and so much more lies ahead in "Hidden History of Chattanooga," |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - South (al,ar,fl,ga,ky,la,ms,nc,sc,tn,va,wv) - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Regional (see Also Travel - Pictorials) - Travel | Pictorials (see Also Photography - Subjects & Themes - Regional) |
| Dewey: 976.882 |
| LCCN: 2008032138 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5.9" W x 8.8" (0.40 lbs) 128 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A fascinating behind the scenes look into the unique history and culture of Chattanooga. The enigmatic hills and woodlands of the Chattanooga area are a sanctuary of history, and the hometown of author Alexandra Walker Clark. Clark has chronicled the history of her hometown for the Chattanooga Times and the Chattanooga History Journal, and in this collection she combines some of her favorite stories. Absorb the city's rich ethnic diversity, travel down to the hallowed battlefields of Chickamauga and Fort Oglethorpe and grasp the compelling legacy of the Cherokee. This and so much more lies ahead in Hidden History of Chattanooga, |
Contributor Bio(s): Clark, Alexandra Walker: - Alexandra Clark is the granddaughter of Robert Sparks Walker and is a native of Chattanooga, Tennessee. She is the author of Hidden History of Chattanooga and Colorado's Historic Hotels. She has written for numerous publications and is affiliated with the Chattanooga Audubon Society. Jerry Hill is the President of the Board of Directors of the Chattanooga Audubon Association, a group that was founded with the help of Robert Sparks Walker. Kyle Simpson is the Sanctuary Manager for the Chattanooga Audubon Association, a site that was founded by Robert Sparks Walker and is a popular nature destination today. |