Land of friendliness and beauty

What I would have like to have known before my first visit!An introduction to Western North Carolina, history, geograhpy, nature and not least the people of the region, written by a foreigner, who have fallen completely in love with this tract of land and the people inhabiting it. Statistical information, attractions, places to stay and places to eat in 32 counties in Western North Carolina, including information and advice for first time travellers to USA and WNC.The book is based on several visits to the region over the last 20 years.