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Record #:
24686
Author(s):
Brown, Bob
Abstract:
The author provides a scientific explanation for the strange lights that appear over Brown Mountain. The light actually comes from the valley beyond Brown Mountain. When atmospheric conditions are just right, the refraction in the air and moisture cause apparent movement of lights.
Source:
The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 22 Issue 24, April 1955, p8-9, il, map Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Brown Mountain Lights (Burke County); Brown Mountains Lights--Explanations of; Burke County; Burke County--History; Burke County--Description and travel
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24687
Author(s):
Lanman, Charles
Abstract:
In an excerpt from ‘Letter from the Alleghany Mountains,’ 1848 traveler Charles Lanman (1819-1895) describes his experience traveling on the Blue Ridge in the direction of the Catawba River. He discusses Linville Falls, the Ginger Cake Mountain, and the hermit who lived there.
Source:
The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 22 Issue 24, April 1955, p11-12, il Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Lanman, Charles, 1819-1895; Hermits--Ginger Cake Mountain; Linville Falls--Avery-Burke county line; Catawba River; Blue Ridge Mountains--Description and travel
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24688
Author(s):
Davis, Chester
Abstract:
The Linville Falls Trail is a new and rugged path into a scenic and fishing paradise that is managed by the National Park Service. The author discusses his experience on the trail.
Source:
The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 22 Issue 24, April 1955, p13-14, il Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Linville Falls--Avery-Burke county line; Linville Gorge--Description and travel; Linville Gorge; Trails--North Carolina, Western
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Record #:
24689
Author(s):
Sharpe, Bill
Abstract:
Burke County, North Carolina is home to beautiful vistas and popular tourist spots, such as Linville Gorge and Table Rock Mountain. The author highlights things to do in Burke County.
Source:
The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 22 Issue 24, April 1955, p16-26, il, map Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Burke County; Burke County--Description and travel; Burke County--Economic conditions; Burke County--History; Burke County--Industry
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Record #:
24690
Author(s):
Avery, Claude
Abstract:
This article discusses some of the most popular towns in Burke County, such as Drexel and Morganton, and the development and growth in each one.
Source:
The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 22 Issue 24, April 1955, p27-30, il Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Burke County; Burke County--Industry; Burke County--Description and travel; Burke County--Economic conditions
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