New Books

Cabins & Castles

Douglas Swaim

Cabins & Castles Paperback, 224 pages
ISBN: 0-914875-54-X
$30.00

This classic work reveals the rich architectural history of Asheville and Buncombe County, with a historical overview and an up-close look at the historical architecture of this beautiful area. This long-sought-after reprint is sure to please both native and tourist alike.

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Asheville: Mountain Majesty

Lou Harshaw

Asheville: Mountain Majesty Paperback, 368 pages
ISBN: 0-914875-35-3
$29.00

Asheville: Mountain Majesty is an illustrated history documenting the evolution of one of the most interesting cities in the United States, from remote mountain village to modern cultural destination. Lifelong resident and historian Lou Harshaw offers a firsthand look at this magnificent city's history.

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The Carolina Mountains

Margaret W. Morley

The Carolina Mountains Paperback, 384 pages
ISBN: 0-914875-11-6
$24.00

In The Carolina Mountains, Margaret Morley’s lyric descriptions paint a vivid, somewhat romantic picture of this region at the beginning of the 20th century. With previously unpublished photography by Morley, this edition is not to be missed.

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A Southern Appalachian Publisher

Bright Mountain Books is devoted to publishing high-quality books pertaining to the Southern Appalachians, particularly the Great Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Our primary emphasis is regional nonfiction, but we also publish some historical fiction written by local authors.

Historically based fiction, and reprints of classic works such as James Mooney’s History, Myths, and Sacred Formulas of the Cherokees, are published under our Historical Images imprint. Our newer imprint, Ridgetop Books, represents the work of local authors who choose a more limited range of production.