An essential text on police procedures and dealing with evidence matched to the requirements of the new pre-join policing qualifications and the national policing curriculum. Suitable for all trainee and student police officers as well as those on criminology courses.
Extending from Roanoke to Mount Oglethorpe and bounded by the Appalachian Mountains, the Southern Highlands is one of the most diverse natural areas in North America. From beautiful flora like the Fraser magnolia to rare ecosystems such as the mountain cedar glades, the area has been an inspiration for writers and naturalists since it was first explored by William Bartram in 1775. Investigate the biology of the cloudless sulphur butterfly, whose erratic flight is used to confuse its prey. Discover the botany of the white ash tree, said to produce the most satisfying crack of a baseball bat. Essayist, poet and naturalist George Ellison explores the abundant wonders of the Southern Highlands in a series of humorous, scientific and literary essays vividly illustrated by artist Elizabeth Ellison.
I delight in what is basic-a cool wind; clean, fast water; the smell of sweet earth; a fat trout in deep water. From 1900 to the Present, Facets of the Natural history of Western North Carolina and the Great Smokies have been described by various nature writers-including well-known names such as Donald Culross Peattie, Roger Tory Peterson, James Fisher, Edwin Way Teale, Edward Abbey and Scott Weidensaul-who were either visiting for a short while or just passing through. Others in this volume came to stay for extended periods of time or permanently. There are regional describers, environmentalists, ecologists, entomologists, educators, field naturalists, a storytelling herbalist and an anthropologist. Taken together, their descriptions provide specific insights into the region's landscapes, flora and fauna, as well as a sense of wonder at its diversity and beauty. Join writer-naturalist George Ellison, who resides near Bryson City, North Carolina, in the Great Smokies, for an unforgettable collection of twentieth-century nature writing on the mountains of Western North Carolina, accompanied beautifully by the artwork of his wife, Elizabeth Ellison. Book jacket.
This anthology showcases a diverse collection of nature writings focused on Western North Carolina and the Great Smoky Mountains. It includes biographical essays on both renowned naturalists like John Muir and William Bartram, as well as lesser-known authors, highlighting their explorations of the region. Readers will encounter thrilling adventures such as searching for rare wildflowers, scaling cliffs, and facing wildlife encounters, all while gaining insights into the authors' experiences and perspectives on this stunning landscape.
Exploring the rich interplay between natural and human histories, this collection of essays by George Ellison reflects on his thirty-year fascination with Western North Carolina's Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains. Divided into sections on Natural History, Cherokees, and Mountaineers, the essays feature a diverse array of characters, from early explorers to Cherokee shamans, revealing the region's cultural heritage. Through vivid storytelling and a unique Appalachian perspective, readers gain insight into mountain life, lore, and the significance of local geography and names.