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Touring the Backroads of North & South Georgia John F. Blair, Publisher Down a dusty road in the northeast corner of Georgia is the grave of Reverend Daniel Tucker. As a minister, Tucker felt a special calling towards the area's slaves, who in return memorialized him with the famous spiritual "Old Dan Tucker." The grave of Old Dan Tucker is just one of the many treasures along the backroads of north and south Georgia. Outside of Chatsworth, in the mountainous northwestern corner of the state, is an ancient and mysterious stone wall whose builders have yet to be determined. Further south is LaGrange, the training ground of Nancy Harts—an all-female Confederate militia unit. And in Marshallville, right in the heart of Georgia, is the home of Samuel Henry Rumph, who gave birth to Georgia's commercial peach industry with a basketful of mummified seeds. These stories and more await you along the book's fifteen tours. Aside from its lively narrative, each tour includes numerous photographs, a map, and clear directions, making the book as much of a pleasure to travel with as it is to read. Whether you enjoy these tours on the road or in the comfort of your own home, Touring the Backroads of North and South Georgia promises an entertaining journey on the byways of an unforgettable state. The Fifteen Tours:
Reviews “I bought this book for the driving tours and I loved the one drive I have taken so far. But, I really enjoy the delightful stories that fill this book. It has the most amazing array of colorful anecdotes from Georgia history. It is a wonderful armchair book and an even better driving guide. I'm looking forward to doing more of the drives.”
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