A History of Whitewater Paddling in Western North Carolina

A History of Whitewater Paddling in Western North Carolina
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Publisher : The History Press
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ISBN-10 : 1596294353
ISBN-13 : 9781596294356
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Book Synopsis A History of Whitewater Paddling in Western North Carolina by : Will Leverette

Download or read book A History of Whitewater Paddling in Western North Carolina written by Will Leverette and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From The Chattooga to the Nantahala, the thrilling rapids and unparalleled scenery of Western North Carolina's rivers attract thousands of whitewater paddlers each year. Author and paddling instructor Will Leverette grew up in and around canoes. His grandfather, Frank "Chief " Bell, helped to popularize the sport through Camp Mondamin, the country's premier summer camp for paddling. Ride along with Leverette as he recounts the exhilarating adventures of paddling's pioneers from 1923 to 1980, both those who started the craze and those who guided it farther downstream.


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