The Wild East (Revised Edition)

The Wild East examines the complex history of the Great Smoky Mountains, highlighting how the landscape has been shaped by both natural processes and human intervention. Covering periods from pre-settlement times to modern restoration efforts, the book challenges the idea of the park as an untouched wilderness and explores the ongoing efforts to conserve and recover its native flora and fauna. Margaret Lynn Brown underscores the importance of continued investment in the protection of this remarkable region.