This volume leads the reader through a rich collection of Native American myths, pioneer legends, observations of early travellers, and historical narratives of the Southern Appalachian Mountains, along landscapes that have inspired wayfarers for unknown centuries. The rich, full-colour photographs beckon to the region's natural areas and embrace the enfolding serenity of deep forests, cascading streams, and uplifting vistas that recall the spiritual quests of ancestors who viewed the Appalachian Mountains as a sacred land to be treated with reverence and awe. A nationally acclaimed photographer, Kenneth Murray's work has appeared in "Time", "New York Times", "People", and "Wilderness".