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The Army of Tennessee


by Stanley F. Horn

  • HISTORY
  • 1993
  • PAPER
  • 503 PAGES

A readable history of the Army of Tennessee. (WAR58, $24.95)

Army of the Heartland, The Army of Tennessee 1861-1862


by Thomas Lawrence Connelly

  • HISTORY
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 305 PAGES

The first volume in Connelly's definitive history of the Army of Tennessee (WAR56, $20.95)

Asheville Map


by Universal Map Enterprises

  • MAP

A road map of Asheville, North Carolina. (USS206, $4.95)

Autumn of Glory, The Army of Tennessee 1862-1865


by Thomas Lawrence Connelly

  • HISTORY
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 558 PAGES

The second volume in Connelly's definitive history of the Army of Tennessee. (WAR57, $24.95)

The Big Year, A Tale Of Man, Nature, And Fowl Obsession

The Big Year, A Tale Of Man, Nature, And Fowl Obsession


by Mark Obmascik

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 272 PAGES

Friday, October 14 sees the opening of David Frankel's The Big Year, the most unlikely Hollywood movie of the season. Who would have thought that Jack Black, Steve Martin and Owen Wilson would star in a movie about ... birding. The movie is based on Mark Obmascik's utterly compelling account of a three-way race (roofing contractor, tycoon, software nerd) to see the most birds in a year. (BRD29, $15.00)

Biltmore Estate: The Most Distinguished Private Place


by John M Bryan

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 1994
  • HARD COVER
  • 157 PAGES

A detailed architectural description of the Biltmore estate. (USS205, $50.00)

The Birdwatcher's Companion to North American Birdlife

The Birdwatcher's Companion to North American Birdlife


by Christopher W. Leahy | Gordon Morrison

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 1072 PAGES

A handsome, fully illustrated survey of the birds of North America, organized A to Z, covering birds, bird biology, conservation and birdwatching. (NAM21, $19.95)

The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains, An Explorer's Guide


by Jim Hargan

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 448 PAGES

An illustrated, practical guide to the mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina. (USS299, $19.95)

Blue Ridge Parkway Guide: Grandfather Mountain to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Vol. 2


by William G. Lord

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 1981
  • PAPER

A mile-by-mile guide to the Blue Ridge Parkway. (USS246, $8.95)

The Blue Valley, A Collection of Stories


by Robert Morgan

  • LITERATURE
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 176 PAGES

Thirteen tales evoking life in the Southern Appalachians. (USS303, $13.95)

Central Appalachian Wildflowers, A Field Guide to Common Wildflowers of the Central Appalachian Mountains

Central Appalachian Wildflowers, A Field Guide to Common Wildflowers of the Central Appalachian Mountains


by Barbara Medina | Victor Medina

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 183 PAGES

A compact field guide to the wildflowers of the Appalachians, including Shenandoah. (USE285, $24.95)

Chattanooga, A Death Grip on the Confederacy


by James Lee McDonough

  • HISTORY
  • 1990
  • PAPER
  • 318 PAGES

A well written and informative account of the battles for Chattanooga. (WAR63, $17.95)

The Civil War in North Carolina

The Civil War in North Carolina


by John Gilchrist Barrett

  • HISTORY
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 495 PAGES

The complete story of Civil War military engagements across North Carolina. Mr. Barrett, professor emeritus at the Virginia military institute, brings a lively writing style to his scholarly, comprehensive text. (USS112, $26.95)

The Craft Heritage Trails of Western North Carolina

The Craft Heritage Trails of Western North Carolina


by Jay Fields

  • REFERENCE
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 145 PAGES

A guidebook to western North Carolina's crafts. (USS204, $19.95)

Discovering North Carolina, A Tar Heel Reader


by Jack Claiborne | William Price

  • ANTHOLOGY
  • 1993
  • PAPER
  • 390 PAGES

A collection of pieces about North Carolina from some of it's most famous residents. (USS130, $23.95)

Falcon Best Easy Day Hikes Great Smoky Mountains National Park


by Randy Johnson

  • SPORT
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES

With a focus on accessible, mostly short hikes, this pocket guide is bundled with a Trails Illustrated hiking map of the park. (USS455, $19.95)

From Slavery to Freedom, A History of African Americans


by John Hope Franklin

  • HISTORY
  • 2000
  • HARD COVER
  • 742 PAGES

A classic history of the African American experience. (USA39, $75.00)

Guide to the Battle of Shiloh

Guide to the Battle of Shiloh


by Jay Luvaas | Steven Bowman | Leonard Fullenkamp

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 253 PAGES

A history and guide to the battlefield of Shiloh. (USS93, $12.95)

Handcrafted in the Blue Ridge: Discovering the Crafts, Artisans, and Studios of Western North Carolina


by Irv Green | Andrea Gross

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 299 PAGES

An illustrated guide to 150 crafts studios in western North Carolina. (USS202, $14.95)

The Handicraft Revival in Appalachia, 1930-1990


by Gary Barker

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 1991
  • HARD COVER

A straight forward account of Appalachian crafts. (USS201, $32.95)

The Height of Our Mountains, Nature Writing from Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah Valley


by Michael P. Branch | Daniel J. Philippon

  • ANTHOLOGY
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 460 PAGES

A diverse anthology asnd portrait of the region, covering from 1612 to 1996. (USS295, $30.00)

Historic Asheville


by Bob Terrell

  • HISTORY
  • 1997
  • PAPER

(USS194, $14.95)

Hunting From Home, A Year Afield in the Blue Ridge Mountains


by Christopher Camuto

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2003
  • HARD COVER
  • 320 PAGES

A meditation on the joys of a simple life led close to nature. (USS296, $24.95)

Inherit the Wind

Inherit the Wind


by Jerome Lawrence | Robert E. Lee

  • LITERATURE
  • 1982
  • PAPER
  • 129 PAGES

The case of a biology teacher accused of teaching evolution to his students. (USS180, $5.99)

Insiders' Guide to Virginia's Blue Ridge


by Mary Alice Blackwell | Anne Causey

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 560 PAGES

A practical, comprehensive guide to the region, now in its 8th edition. (USS302, $16.95)

Kingbird Highway, The Story of a Natural Obsession That Got a Little Out of Hand

Kingbird Highway, The Story of a Natural Obsession That Got a Little Out of Hand


by Kenn Kaufman

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 336 PAGES

Kaufman's absorbing account of coming-of-age as a Wichita teenager on the road in 1973 with a summer's pay in his pocket and the goal of seeing as many birds as he could in a year. (BRD27, $14.95)

Mammals of North America

Mammals of North America


by Roland W. Kays | Don E. Wilson

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 248 PAGES

Fully revised, this second edition covers 462 mammals found throughout the United States and Canada. With 112 color plates, range maps and concise descriptive information. (NAM11, $19.95)

The Nature of Craft and the Penland Experience


by Jean McLaughlin

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2004
  • HARD COVER
  • 228 PAGES

An illustrated book of essays published in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Penland School of Craft in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. Includes 137 color images of work created by Penland instructors. (USS374, $34.95)

No Better Place to Die, The Battle for Stones River


by Peter Cozzens

  • HISTORY
  • 1991
  • PAPER
  • 304 PAGES

An accessible and thorough account of the Battle of Stones River. (WAR53, $19.95)

The North Carolina Atlas, Portrait of a New Century


by Douglas M. Orr | Alfred W. Stuart | James B. Hunt

  • REFERENCE
  • 2000
  • HARD COVER
  • 480 PAGES

An illustrated reference to the state of North Carolina. (USS124, $44.95)

North Carolina Civil War Documentary


by W. Buck Yearns

  • HISTORY
  • 1994
  • HARD COVER
  • 365 PAGES

A collection of primary source material describing North Carolina from the secession movement through the Civil War (USS114, $32.50)

North Carolina Map

North Carolina Map


by Universal Map Enterprises

  • MAP

A map of North Carolina at a scale of 1:1,000,000. (USS128, $4.95)

North Carolina, A History

North Carolina, A History


by William Stevens Powell

  • HISTORY
  • 1988
  • PAPER
  • 231 PAGES

A short history of North Carolina. (USS126, $18.95)

The Outer Banks

The Outer Banks


by Anthony Bailey

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 276 PAGES

A travel narrative of the Outer Banks of North Carolina during hurricane Gloria in 1985. (USS200, $20.95)

Remember D-Day, Both Sides Tell Their Stories


by Ronald J. Drez | David Eisenhower

  • HISTORY
  • 2004
  • HARD COVER
  • 64 PAGES
  • YOUNG ADULTS

An engaging and well-constructed history of the D-Day invasion for readers in grades 5 to 8, complete with anecdotes from soldiers, black-and-white photographs and plenty of historical information. (USA96, $17.95)

Return to Wild America, A Yearlong Search for the Continent's Natural Soul

Return to Wild America, A Yearlong Search for the Continent's Natural Soul


by Scott Weidensaul

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 416 PAGES

An eye-opening trek in the footsteps of conservation pioneers Roger Tory Peterson and James Fisher, whose 1953 journey across America resulted in the classic Wild America. (USA123, $16.00)

Robert E. Lee


by Roy Blount, Jr.

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2003
  • HARD COVER
  • 224 PAGES

A lively short biographical essay in the excellent Penguin Lives series, matching writers and subjects. (USS377, $19.95)

The Science of Overabundance, Deer Ecology and Population Management


by William J. McShea | H. Brian Underwood | John H. Rappole

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 402 PAGES

A study of overpopulation -- what it means and what should be done. (BST82, $21.95)

Shenandoah National Park Map

Shenandoah National Park Map


by Trails Illustrated

  • MAP

A detailed map of the park. (USS304, $11.95)

The Shenandoah Valley Campaign of 1862


by Gary W. Gallagher

  • HISTORY
  • 2003
  • HARD COVER
  • 288 PAGES

A collection of eight essays on the historic Civil War campaign. (USS300, $38.95)

Sherman's March to the Sea, Hood's Tennessee Campaign and the Campaigns of 1865


by Jacob D. Cox

  • HISTORY
  • 1994
  • PAPER
  • 265 PAGES

A clear and cogent first-hand account of the last stage of the Civil War and Sherman's legendary march through Georgia as told by General Jacob D. Cox. (WAR105, $16.95)

Shiloh

Shiloh


by Shelby Foote

  • LITERATURE
  • 1991
  • PAPER
  • 226 PAGES

Told through the perspectives of a diverse cast of soldiers, Foote's brilliant novel transports the reader to Pittsburgh Landing, Tennessee. (USS71, $15.00)

Shiloh -- in Hell before Night

Shiloh -- in Hell before Night


by James Lee McDonough

  • HISTORY
  • 1986
  • PAPER
  • 260 PAGES

First published in the 1970s, this was the standard history of the Battle of Shiloh for a number of years. It's a readable, engaging account of events. (USS95, $24.95)

Stolen Continents, 500 Years of Conquest and Resistance in the Americas

Stolen Continents, 500 Years of Conquest and Resistance in the Americas


by Ronald Wright

  • HISTORY
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 464 PAGES

A powerful history of imperialism and resistance in the Americas, with a focus on the Aztec, Maya, Inca, Cherokee and Iroquois. Wright draws on an impressive range of archival material in reconstructing this classic account. (NAM20, $24.95)

Stones River, Bloody Winter in Tennesse


by James Lee McDonough

  • HISTORY
  • 1983
  • PAPER

A detailed account of the Battle of Stones River. (WAR59, $23.95)

Stonewall in the Valley


by Robert G. Tanner

  • HISTORY
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 599 PAGES

A history of Stonewall Jackson's 1862 Shenandoah Valley Campaign. (USS297, $24.95)

Stonewall's Gold


by Robert J. Mrazek

  • LITERATURE
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 240 PAGES

A fast-paced adventure yarn set against the backdrop of the Civil War. (USS298, $13.95)

The Terrible Sound, The Battle of Chickamauga


by Peter Cozzens

  • HISTORY
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 688 PAGES

Peter Cozzens' highly lauded study of the Battle of Chickamauga. (WAR55, $30.95)

This is Where We Live, Short Stories by 25 Contemporary North Carolina Writers


by Michael McFee

  • ANTHOLOGY
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 296 PAGES

A collection of short stories from the last 15 years. (USS129, $23.95)

To See Every Bird On Earth: A Father, A Son, And A Lifelong Obsession

To See Every Bird On Earth: A Father, A Son, And A Lifelong Obsession


by Dan Koeppel

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 304 PAGES

In this enormously appealing memoir of a life devoted to birds. Koeppel chronicles his father's growing obsession and accomplishment as an elite birdwatcher, one of a handful of people who have tallied 7,000 species. (BRD28, $14.00)

Tweetsie Country


by Mallory Hope Ferrell | Casey Holtzinger | Mike Pearsall

  • HISTORY
  • 1991
  • HARD COVER
  • 232 PAGES

A photographic history of Tweetsie Country railroad. (USS247, $44.95)

The Verb to Bird, Sightings of an Avid Birder

The Verb to Bird, Sightings of an Avid Birder


by Peter Cashwell

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 269 PAGES

A memoir of the birding life, its pleasures, obsessions and pitfalls. Based in the Carolinas (where he teaches English), Cashwell recounts in these essays the birds he's encountered, the why and wherefores of the birding life and some very entertaining anecdotes. (BRD26, $16.95)

 

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