The Laurel Fork Railway of Carter County, Tennessee
The Laurel Fork Railway of Carter County, Tennessee

Author: Doug McGuinn

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2016-03-28

Total Pages: 46

ISBN-13: 1329994655

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Lewis D. Gasteiger, vice president of the new Pittsburgh Lumber Company in Carter County, Tennessee conspired with William Flinn, president of Booth & Flynn, a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania construction firm to build a spur connection the East Tennessee & Western North Carolina railway. The ensuing railway connected Elizabethon to Laban, Tennessee and enabled unfinished lumber to the Southern Railway. The Laurel Fork Railroad was incorporated in April of 1910 and abandoned in 1925.

Journal
Journal

Author: Pennsylvania. General Assembly. Senate

Publisher:

Published: 1842

Total Pages: 666

ISBN-13:

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The Valley of the Giants
The Valley of the Giants

Author: Peter B. Kyne

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-11-12

Total Pages: 281

ISBN-13:

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Peter B. Kyne's 'The Valley of the Giants' is a captivating tale set in the majestic redwood forests of Northern California. The novel follows the struggle between David Storm, a young timber engineer determined to do what is right, and the corrupt lumber barons who seek to exploit the natural resources without regard for the environment. Kyne's literary style is characterized by vivid descriptions of the towering redwoods and intense emotional conflicts between the characters, making the story both engaging and thought-provoking. Written in the early 20th century, 'The Valley of the Giants' reflects the growing awareness of environmental conservation and the impact of industrialization on nature. Kyne's novel serves as a reminder of the importance of ethical behavior in business and the preservation of natural beauty. Readers interested in historical fiction with strong moral themes will find 'The Valley of the Giants' to be a compelling and relevant read.

Hiking South Carolina
Hiking South Carolina

Author: Josh Kinser

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2023-05-01

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 1493078828

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Hiking South Carolina covers the best hiking throughout the entire state. This book has the reader traversing from the mountains to the sea in one of the most beautiful and diverse states in the US. No matter where you are in the state, it is likely that this book will have a trail for you to explore nearby. Detailed maps and trail descriptions make navigating these wonderful trails easy, and interesting information about the environment and history of each trail gives hikers a unique insight into the trail that they are exploring.