Into the Mist: Tales of Death Disaster, Mishaps and Misdeeds, Misfortune and Mayhem in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Brill, David

ISBN 10: 093720787X / ISBN 13: 9780937207871

Published by Smokies Life, 2018

May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G093720787XI4N00

Synopsis:

These beautiful mist-shrouded mountains can, and often do, turn deadly... Volume I of Into the Mist depicts men and women in extreme situations, struggling to survive against brutal and often deadly adversity. Through the book's 13 chapters, Into the Mist readers will: -Piece together the events leading to a tragic encounter between an elementary school teacher and two black bears in the park's backcountry. -Share in the heroic response of the park's rangers in the face of brutal weather events, including the March 1993 "Storm of the Century," and their successful efforts to rescue hundreds of stranded visitors and ultimately prevent loss of life and limb. -Experience a lone hiker's final moments as he succumbs to bitter cold without benefit of a shelter as wind-driven snow piles ever higher on the trail. -Learn how the body of a murdered Jane Doe discovered in a park stream leads to a cross-country hunt for her killer. -A bonus appendix lists the park's leading causes of death and most dangerous places.

About the Author: David Brill is the author of Great Smoky Mountains Association's recent release, Into the Mist. His articles on science, ecology, the environment, business, health, fitness, parenting and adventure travel have appeared in more than 25 national and regional magazines, including Smokies Life. He has written extensively about Great Smoky Mountains National Park and published five nonfiction books.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Into the Mist: Tales of Death Disaster, ...
Publisher: Smokies Life
Publication Date: 2018
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: 2nd Edition