Newport, Tennessee:: Pictures from the Past Contributor(s): Walker III, Edward R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1596299274 ISBN-13: 9781596299276 Publisher: History Press OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2010 |
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: 976.889 |
LCCN: 2010018560 |
Series: Vintage Images |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (0.50 lbs) 160 pages |
Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Tennessee |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The town of Newport, nestled in the foothills of the Smokies, has a rich and storied history. While some of these rare photographs have appeared in local newspapers, many have never been published or seen by more than a few. This book reveals glimpses of the community's past, where the everyday citizens have gone about their daily lives while playing vital roles in the community's history. Most of these photographs were taken by ordinary citizens who never imagined that they might be preserving history, from the portraits of renowned townspeople like Thomas Sandusky Gorman, "the father of Newport," to images of buildings that have long since been razed to the ground. Journey with local historian Edward Walker through this pictorial account of times gone by in Newport, Tennessee. |
Contributor Bio(s): Walker III, Edward R.: - Edward Walker is a native East Tennessean who has been interested in local history since his high school days. His working career has been that of a teacher mostly in secondary social studies. He has compiled and published several books on historical and genealogical topics. He lives in Newport, Tennessee, with his wife and daughter. |