Shenandoah Heritage: The Story of the People Before the Park
(6th printing, 2000 ) The descendants of the mountain people speak with deep respect of the self-reliance of their forebears. They refer to the stamina, the craftsmanship, the woodlore of these people. They wonder if our modern, "civilized" way of life is really an improvement over that of their ancestors: "Is it progress to make people dissatisfied? To make them want what they don't have?" Shenandoah Heritage is a compiliation of true stories and anecdotes about life in the Blue Ridge before the Park. Written by PATC's only club President who seved two separate terms in office, the book offers a rich view of the "story of the people before the park". Many photographs and many names you'll recognize that now designate mountain hollows and mountains within Shenandoah National Park. A "heritage" book well worth owning.