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100 1 _aLanman, Charles,
_d1819-1895
245 1 0 _aLetters from the Alleghany Mountains
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-03-05
508 _aProduced by Marcia Brooks, Stephen Hutcheson and the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net
520 _a"Letters from the Alleghany Mountains" by Charles Lanman is a collection of travel letters written in the mid-19th century. The narrative recounts the author's explorations and observations in Georgia's mountain regions, focusing on towns like Dahlonega and the natural beauty of the landscape, as well as the culture of the Cherokee people. The work aims to blend personal reflection with descriptions of the destinations, evoking the spirit of adventure and discovery. The opening of the work introduces the town of Dahlonega, famously known for its gold mines and rich history that includes the legacy of the Cherokee people. Lanman describes what he sees upon his arrival, noting the geographical features, the impact of mining on the environment, and anecdotes that reflect the local culture and the quest for fortune through gold mining. He provides a keen observation of town life, including various characters and their fortunes, setting the stage for a narrative filled with exploration and historical reflection on the land and its people. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aVirginia -- Description and travel
653 _aNorth Carolina -- Description and travel
653 _aTennessee -- Description and travel
653 _aCherokee Indians
653 _aSouthern States -- Description and travel
653 _aGeorgia -- Description and travel
653 _aAllegheny Mountains -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48408
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