Shenandoah Vestiges: What the Mountain People Left Behind
(4th printing, 2001 ) Much of Shenandoah National Park was open field and pasture when the park was established in 1937. As the mountain families moved (or were moved) from their homes, they left behind a fascinating history of old homesites and artifacts. Shenandoah Vestiges explores some of what was left behind - the old homes, implements, even children's toys - with explanations of what the artifacts were, and how they were used by mountain families.
The book is mostly photographs of places most park visitors never see - deep in what is now the park backcountry. Pictures are heavily supported by explanatory text and other background information. Another worthwhile addition to your SNP library.