The German invasion of western North Carolina : a pictorial history / by Jacqueline Burgin Painter and Jonathan William Horstman.
"A generously illustrated history of the little-known German internment camp located in the Southern Appalachian village of Hot Springs during World War I, this book is also the story of the relationship between the mountain villagers and the German prisoners in their midst, including the crew of the world's largest ship, the Vaterland." Amazon
Record details
- ISBN: 9781570720741
- ISBN: 0963425609
- ISBN: 1570720746
- Physical Description: 127 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 x 28 cm
- Publisher: Asheville, N.C. : Biltmore Press, [1992]
- Copyright: 1992
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- The 1997 paperback reprint does not mention Jonathan William Horstman as a co-author.
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 86-87) and index.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- World War, 1914-1918 > Prisoners and prisons, American.
Prisoners of war > Germany.
Prisoners of war > North Carolina.
World War, 1914-1918 > Prisoners and prisons, American > Pictorial works.
Prisoners of war > Germany > Pictorial works.
Prisoners of war > North Carolina > Pictorial works.
North Caroliniana.
Madison County (N.C.) > History > World War, 1914-1918.
Hot Springs (N.C.) > History > World War, 1914-1918. - Genre:
- Illustrated works.
Available copies
- 27 of 31 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 5 of 5 copies available at Madison County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 2 current holds with 31 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs Library | 975.6 PAI (Text) | 30229101474277 | Local History Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Madison Main Library | GEN 975 PAINTER (Text) | 30229100439404 | Genealogy | Available | - |
| Madison Main Library | GEN 975 PAINTER (Text) | 30229101031432 | Genealogy | Available | - |
| Mars Hill Library | REF 975.6 PAI (Text) | 30229100764702 | Local History Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Mars Hill Library | REF 975.6 PAI (Text) | 30229100952976 | Local History Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Cumberland Headquarters | RNC 355.1296 P (Text) | 31781009322643 | Local History Reference | Available | - |
| Eden Library | NC975.6 P (Text) | 31554005685036 | Local History Nonfiction | In transit | - |
| Forsyth Central | NC975.68 P148 (Text) | 0112503618574 | North Carolina Collection | Noncirculating | - |
| Forsyth Central | NC975.68 P148 (Text) | 0112503618590 | North Carolina Collection | Noncirculating | - |
| Government and Heritage Library | 940.317 P148g (Text) | 33091000112433 | Adult Reference | Available | - |
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"A generously illustrated history of the little-known German internment camp located in the Southern Appalachian village of Hot Springs during World War I, this book is also the story of the relationship between the mountain villagers and the German prisoners in their midst, including the crew of the world's largest ship, the Vaterland."
