Whatever your acquaintance with Western North Carolina, you will
discover within these pages a trove of regional treasures. Newcomers,
longtime residents, natives and visitors alike will delight in the many
highlights of this alluring corner of the Great Smoky Mountains, in one
of our country's most breathtaking, celebrated areas. With a warm,
insightful style, Ruscin takes you on a journey to the early nineteenth
century, when the city of Hendersonville and the village of Flat Rock
were beginning to blossom in their roles as beloved North Carolina
destinations. Meet the founding fathers and their descendants. Explore
historic homes and churches. Discover the fascinating details of
Henderson County's stately courthouse and Hendersonville's train depot,
and tour a farmstead in the heart of the county. Then, return to the
present with stunning photography and revel in all that the region
offers today--from Hendersonville and Flat Rock to nearby mountain
villages like Saluda, Brevard an