02259cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000280011524500370014326400510018030000470023133600260027833700260030433800360033050000310036650801170039752012580051453400450177265300230181765300430184085600430188399900190192660246UtSlPG20260610134404.0mcr n260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF2061 aPyle, Ernie,d1900-194510aGatlinburg and the Great Smokies 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2019  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2019-09-06  aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson, Lisa Corcoran and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"Gatlinburg and the Great Smokies" by Ernie Pyle is a collection of travel essays written in the early 1940s, reflecting the author's observations during his visit to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and the surrounding Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Pyle, known for his heartfelt and insightful journalism, captures the charm of the mountain town and its unique inhabitants, painting a vivid portrait of life in this picturesque setting while celebrating the beauty of nature.  In the narrative, Pyle recounts his experiences exploring Gatlinburg and hiking to Mt. LeConte, where he meets local figures like Jack Huff and Uncle Steve Whaley, who embody the spirit of the mountain community. His writing highlights the historical context of the region, detailing the transformation of Gatlinburg from a small hamlet into a burgeoning tourist destination. Through a blend of humor and admiration, Pyle captures the ruggedness and resilience of the mountain people, their culture, and stories, while also discussing the challenges posed by increasing tourism and conservation efforts in the national park. Overall, the book serves as a tribute to the region’s natural beauty and its vibrant, historic community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGatlinburg (Tenn.)  aGreat Smoky Mountains (N.C. and Tenn.)40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60246  c101072d101072