New Books
The Old Herb Doctor
Joseph E. Meyer
Paperback, 176 pagesISBN: 0-914875-56-6
$15.00
Herbal remedies have once again risen in popularity and widespread use. The Old Herb Doctor details the way Americans used medicinal herbs in the 1920s and ’30s and is a must for those interested in herbal medicine and natural cures.
Read more...Cabins & Castles
Douglas Swaim
Paperback, 224 pagesISBN: 0-914875-54-X
$30.00
This classic work reveals the rich architectural history of Asheville and Buncombe County, with a historical overview and an up-close look at the historical architecture of this beautiful area. This long-sought-after reprint is sure to please both native and tourist alike.
Read more...Asheville: Mountain Majesty
Lou Harshaw
Paperback, 368 pagesISBN: 0-914875-35-3
$29.00
Asheville: Mountain Majesty is an illustrated history documenting the evolution of one of the most interesting cities in the United States, from remote mountain village to modern cultural destination. Lifelong resident and historian Lou Harshaw offers a firsthand look at this magnificent city's history.
Read more...The Carolina Mountains
Margaret W. Morley
Paperback, 384 pagesISBN: 0-914875-11-6
$24.00
In The Carolina Mountains, Margaret Morley’s lyric descriptions paint a vivid, somewhat romantic picture of this region at the beginning of the 20th century. With previously unpublished photography by Morley, this edition is not to be missed.
Read more...A Southern Appalachian Publisher
Historically based fiction, and reprints of classic works such as James Mooney’s History, Myths, and Sacred Formulas of the Cherokees, are published under our Historical Images imprint. Our newer imprint, Ridgetop Books, represents the work of local authors who choose a more limited range of production.




