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Blue Ridge Fire Towers

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Fire lookout towers have graced the highest peaks in the Blue Ridge Mountains for more than a century. Early mountaineers and conservationists began constructing lookouts during the late 1800s. By the 1930s, states and the federal government had built thousands of towers around the country, many in the Blue Ridge. While technology allowed forestry services to use other means for early detection of fires, many towers still stand as a testament to their significance. Author Robert Sorrell details the fascinating history of the lookouts in the Blue Ridge's forests.

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Publisher: The History Press

Kindle Book

  • Release date: May 27, 2015

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  • ISBN: 9781625854001
  • Release date: May 27, 2015

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  • ISBN: 9781625854001
  • File size: 9225 KB
  • Release date: May 27, 2015

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  • ISBN: 9781625854001
  • File size: 9218 KB
  • Release date: May 27, 2015

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History Nonfiction

Languages

English

Fire lookout towers have graced the highest peaks in the Blue Ridge Mountains for more than a century. Early mountaineers and conservationists began constructing lookouts during the late 1800s. By the 1930s, states and the federal government had built thousands of towers around the country, many in the Blue Ridge. While technology allowed forestry services to use other means for early detection of fires, many towers still stand as a testament to their significance. Author Robert Sorrell details the fascinating history of the lookouts in the Blue Ridge's forests.

Expand title description text
  • Details

    Publisher:
    The History Press

    Kindle Book
    Release date: May 27, 2015

    OverDrive Read
    ISBN: 9781625854001
    Release date: May 27, 2015

    EPUB ebook
    ISBN: 9781625854001
    File size: 9225 KB
    Release date: May 27, 2015

    Open EPUB ebook
    ISBN: 9781625854001
    File size: 9218 KB
    Release date: May 27, 2015

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  • Formats
    Kindle Book
    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook
    Open EPUB ebook
  • Languages
    English
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