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Appalachia is a region in the eastern United States that covers 420 counties and eight independent cities in 13 states. It has a diverse and complex history, culture, and economy, and has been the subject of various definitions and stereotypes.
17 paź 2023 · Learn about the ancient and modern history of Appalachia, a unique region in the Eastern United States with a distinct culture and heritage. Explore the pre-European settlements, the early European settlers, and the challenges and changes that shaped the Appalachian people.
15 lis 2020 · Learn about the origins, influences, and stereotypes of Appalachian culture, from Native Americans to European immigrants. Explore the history of the Blue Ridge region, from Daniel Boone to the Civil War, and its conservation efforts.
7 paź 2024 · Learn about the Appalachian Mountains, a great highland system of North America that extends from Canada to Alabama. Explore their physical features, cultural heritage, and environmental challenges.
This collection is the first comprehensive, cohesive volume to unite Appalachian history with its culture. Richard A. Straw and H. Tyler Blethen's High Mou...
11 cze 2018 · Learn about the history and culture of Appalachia, a region of the United States and Canada that covers 406 counties in 13 states. Explore the early population, the Civil War era, the industrialization, and the postwar period of this ancient mountain range.
As transportation corridors developed, strips of commerce and mainline culture emerged in the region’s towns. Also, some areas in Appalachia, notably in the Ridge and Valley province of the region—in the Valley of Virginia and the Tennessee River Valley—rich soils supported a prosperous agriculture.
