Description
The small resort town of Blowing Rock nestled on the crest of the Blue Ridge has a storied past made more colorful by the contributions of a variety of residents. Doctor Barry Buxton, a native of Blowing Rock, has written a fascinating and deeply moving narrative about eight remarkable women of Blowing Rocks past that shaped the North Carolina town's future,
Each heroin chronicled in Queens of Blowing Rock overcame insurmountable odds to achieve great objectives for the town with each brick and plank that built schools, churches, hospitals, and libraries, the women left an indelible legacy of compassion and purpose.
Queens of Blowing Rock provides in-depth insights into the love the women had for their majestic mountain town and its residents. The “Queens” mentioned in the book serve as an excellent role model of courage determination and honor for young women of today.
Written for readers of all ages and interests, Queens of Blowing Rock will especially appeal to historians, women, and students. The story uses impeccable research and scholarly objectivity to spin a true narrative of bravery, perseverance, and desire to help the less fortunate. Beyond a shadow of a doubt, Queens of Blowing Rock will delight and inform readers with every page turned while elevating and celebrating the accomplishments of eight incredible women
