The Heritage of the Land    The natural and geological features of our land.
		Geology
The Heritage of Wildlife    The flora and fauna of our land.
		Plants, Trees and other Flora
		WILD ANIMALS
The Heritage of the Indians    The original guardians of our land.
		THE MOUND BUILDERS
		THE CHEROKEE
The Heritage of the Early Pioneers    The Early European settlers move to Western North Carolina.
		THE MIGRATION ROUTES
		EARLY FAMILIES
		THE SCOT-IRISH
		COOK FAMILY
		ESTABLISHING A HOMESTEAD
		MOUNTAIN SKILLS
		OTHER FOLK LORE
		RELIGION
		EDUCATION
The Heritage of the Early Industry    Earning a living in Western North Carolina.
		AGRICULTURE
		TRANSPORTATION AND THE RAILROADS
		THE TIMBER AND LOGGING INDUSTRIES

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