For tourists, the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks must seem in complete harmony with the natural order of its surroundings. Even lifelong natives can struggle to imagine a time when the reservoir created by the Bagnell Dam didn't exist. But beneath the placid waters of the lake that draws bustling visitors to its shores lies the drama of a remote Ozark community suddenly thrust into an urban world. True locals Dan William Peek and Kent Van Landuyt piece together the fascinating story of how that community adapted to the lake that redefined their home.
In the Ozarks, music frames everything. The Ozark Opry was a focal point of that cultural tradition for over fifty years, playing to sold-out audiences and influencing the course of the American entertainment industry in vital ways hitherto untold. This behind-the-scenes story of Lee and Joyce Mace's incredible venture by historian and former Opry performer Dan William Peek reawakens the foot tapping and fiddle scraping still clinging to the shores of the Lake of the Ozarks. This story also spotlights some of the most fascinating characters of the times, the Nashville stars, Chuck Foster, the Mabe Brothers, Albert Gannaway, Seymour Weiss, Scott O. Wright, Sarah Gertrude Knott and Cyrus Crane Willmore.
For tourists, the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks must seem in complete harmony with the natural order of its surroundings. Even lifelong natives can struggle to imagine a time when the reservoir created by the Bagnell Dam didn't exist. But beneath the placid waters of the lake that draws bustling visitors to its shores lies the drama of a remote Ozark community suddenly thrust into an urban world. True locals Dan William Peek and Kent Van Landuyt piece together the fascinating story of how that community adapted to the lake that redefined their home.
In the Ozarks, music frames everything. The Ozark Opry was a focal point of that cultural tradition for over fifty years, playing to sold-out audiences and influencing the course of the American entertainment industry in vital ways hitherto untold. This behind-the-scenes story of Lee and Joyce Mace's incredible venture by historian and former Opry performer Dan William Peek reawakens the foot tapping and fiddle scraping still clinging to the shores of the Lake of the Ozarks. This story also spotlights some of the most fascinating characters of the times, the Nashville stars, Chuck Foster, the Mabe Brothers, Albert Gannaway, Seymour Weiss, Scott O. Wright, Sarah Gertrude Knott and Cyrus Crane Willmore.
America has always been rife with 'mediums', but now it looks as if she might have some competition. Amy Titus, a spacey, New Age hippie chick in San Francisco. S.K.A.R. may have gotten to her first If Amy can really do what she says, then national security could be irreparably compromised.
Most travelers go away for two weeks or less, so why is it that every major travel publisher offers huge books where 90% of the content like the human brain goes unused? Open Road has the solution, the perfect travel guide, because we now offer a choice consumers have not had before: a guide that actually gives readers the content they need for the trip they want! Readers can flip through the book and go to the section that matches how much time they have budgeted, and then go right to that section and see our expert trip ideas. They will also see at a glance which hotels and restaurants are best for them, where the happening nightlife is, the best sports and recreation, and where the most authentic, local shopping can be found. "Open Roads Best of Ireland" gives readers a small number of great choices and itineraries for one-day, weekend, one-week and two-week trips to whatever part of Ireland theyre visiting. Only the best of Ireland is included, with great ideas for Dublin, the Blarney Stone, Powerscourt Gardens, Newgrange, Cork, rugged coastal towns, even Belfast and Northern Ireland. Readers will learn about the top medieval castles they can stay in, the best places to shop for sweaters and Claddagh rings, a unique literary pub crawl, and much more!Best of all, we dont weigh readers down with tons of useless information we cut to the chase and give readers short descriptions of the best Ireland has to offer.
This practical guide offers advice for drivers, how to use the phones, and a glossary of Gaelic terms and expressions, as well as in-depth reviews of more than 200 Bed & Breakfasts and country inns, 250 restaurants and pubs, and more.
With new sections on the national parks written by local nature experts, themed driving tours, a free full-color, fold-out map, and increased coverage of California's spectacular nature scenery, this guide offers travelers the key to planning the perfect vacation to the Golden State.
An all-new guide to exploring the "cradle of American history". Everything you need to know about historic homes, Revolutionary War sites, Harvard University, literary landmarks, gardens, neighborhood shopping, and more.
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