Death before there was a park : Jasper Mellinger -- A mystery that lasted 60 years : Edward McKinley -- Survived the war but not the Smokies -- Not dead despite the odds -- The mysterious disappearance of Dennis Marti -- You can't fight Mother Nature and win -- Common sense saves lives -- If you go in together, come out together -- Vanished without a trace -- Murder in the mountains -- Don't overestimate your ability -- Disaster averted : the blizzard of '93 -- Fatal bear attack -- Deadly winds, dangerous waters & distracted drivers
Summary
It's no surprise that fatalities occur every year in Great Smoky Mountains National Park due to the sheer number of visitors--more than ten million annually! In these cautionary tales, Bradley recounts deaths and other unfortunate incidents that have resulted from accidents and human folly, including bear attacks, swift water disasters, and mysterious disappearances. Armchair travelers and park visitors alike will be fascinated by the dangers lurking in America's most visited national park and will be better informed about what to do and what not to do the next time they enter its gates
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes
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