"A Civil War odyssey in the tradition of Charles Frazier’s Cold Mountain and Robert Olmstead’s Coal Black Horse, Mosher’s latest, about a Vermont teenager’s harrowing journey south to find his missing-in-action brother, is old-fashioned in the best sense of the word....The story of Morgan’s rite-of-passage through an American arcadia despoiled by war and slavery is an engrossing tale with mass appeal." –Publisher's Weekly Morgan Kinneson is both hunter and hunted. The sharp-shooting 17-year-old from Kingdom County, Vermont, is determined to track down his brother Pilgrim, a doctor who has gone missing from the Union Army. But first Morgan must elude a group of murderous escaped convicts in pursuit of a mysterious stone that has fallen into his possession. It’s 1864, and the country is in the grip of the bloodiest war in American history. Meanwhile, the Kinneson family has been quietly conducting passengers on the Underground Railroad from Vermont to the Canadian border. One snowy afternoon Morgan leaves an elderly fugitive named Jesse Moses in a mountainside cabin for a few hours so that he can track a moose to feed his family. In his absence, Jesse is murdered, and thus begins Morgan’s unforgettable trek south through an apocalyptic landscape of war and mayhem. Along the way, Morgan encounters a fantastical array of characters, including a weeping elephant, a pacifist gunsmith, a woman who lives in a tree, a blind cobbler, and a beautiful and intriguing slave girl named Slidell who is the key to unlocking the mystery of the secret stone. At the same time, he wrestles with the choices that will ultimately define him – how to reconcile the laws of nature with religious faith, how to temper justice with mercy. Magical and wonderfully strange, Walking to Gatlinburg is both a thriller of the highest order and a heartbreaking odyssey into the heart of American darkness.

Explore the Gateway to the Smokies with Tourist Town Guides. Gatlinburg is a favorite vacation destination in one of America's most beautiful regions. In this completely revised and updated guide, learn about the best hotels, shops, and restaurants, The Great Smoky Mountains, Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and More! This guide will give you the tips and information you need to explore this popular and picturesque region with confidence.

In 'Gatlinburg and the Great Smokies' by famed war correspondent Ernie Pyle, readers are transported to the stunning landscape of the Great Smoky Mountains and the charming town of Gatlinburg. Pyle's descriptive prose vividly captures the natural beauty of the region, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of the Smokies. The book offers a mix of personal anecdotes, historical insights, and travel recommendations, making it a delightful read for nature enthusiasts and history lovers alike. Pyle's straightforward and engaging writing style adds authenticity to the narrative, providing readers with a genuine glimpse into the heart of the Smokies. This book not only serves as a travel guide but also as a tribute to the enduring allure of the Great Smoky Mountains. Ernie Pyle, best known for his war reporting during World War II, brings his keen observational skills and storytelling prowess to 'Gatlinburg and the Great Smokies.' His background as a journalist with a knack for capturing the human experience shines through in this exploration of a different kind of terrain. Pyle's genuine love for the Smokies is evident in every page, offering readers a unique perspective on the region that goes beyond the surface level. I highly recommend 'Gatlinburg and the Great Smokies' to anyone seeking a blend of natural beauty, historical insight, and evocative writing. Pyle's expertise and passion for the subject make this book a must-read for those looking to uncover the magic of the Great Smoky Mountains and Gatlinburg.