| Branson Contributor(s): Roberts, Anita L. (Author), Babcock, Jean (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 1467111724 ISBN-13: 9781467111720 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Midwest(ia,il,in,ks,mi,mn,mo,nd,ne,oh,sd,wi - Travel | Pictorials (see Also Photography - Subjects & Themes - Regional) - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Historical |
| Dewey: 977.8 |
| LCCN: 2014941890 |
| Series: Images of America |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6.4" W x 9.2" (0.70 lbs) 128 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In 1939, Branson was described as the paradise of the Ozarks the playground of America. Originally home to the Osage, the harsh rocky terrain made homesteading difficult. The Ozarks s wilderness became a hideout for bushwhackers following the Civil War. The masked Bald Knobbers developed as vigilantes to defend mountain families. Today, the Baldknobbers are known as Branson s first musical show. In 1894, tours began in Marble Cave, one of 8,000 Ozarks caves. Now known as Marvel Cave, it boasts the largest cave entrance room in the United States and remains a main attraction at Silver Dollar City s theme park. Many visitors are lured by the natural beauty, healthful atmosphere, and recreational activities offered in the Ozarks. Harold Bell Wright penned The Shepherd of the Hills while recuperating here at the beginning of the 20th century. A wave of tourism to the Branson area followed its 1907 publication. Today, the Live Entertainment Capital of the World welcomes more than eight million visitors yearly." |
Contributor Bio(s): Roberts, Anita L.: - Anita Roberts has put together this collection of photographs in cooperation with the Branson Centennial Museum and the White River Valley Historical Society. Both are great resources for historical information on Branson and the region. |