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Folk Medicine in Southern Appalachia

$27.99

This book is an authoritative look at the history of folk medicine by Anthony Cavender, a professor of anthropology at East Tennessee State University. It covers folk medicines, treatments, healers and common medicinal plants. The profiles of contemporary herbalists, faith healers, and a Native American healer are fascinating. Published by the University of North Carolina Press. 266 pages.

All proceeds generated through the sale of Smokies Life merchandise go to Great Smoky Mountains National Park to support projects and services.

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Folk Medicine in Southern Appalachia

$27.99

This book is an authoritative look at the history of folk medicine by Anthony Cavender, a professor of anthropology at East Tennessee State University. It covers folk medicines, treatments, healers and common medicinal plants. The profiles of contemporary herbalists, faith healers, and a Native American healer are fascinating. Published by the University of North Carolina Press. 266 pages.

All proceeds generated through the sale of Smokies Life merchandise go to Great Smoky Mountains National Park to support projects and services.

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(subject to change)

Open year round (closed December 25)


January - February

Open Daily 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

March - November

Open Daily 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
December

Open Daily 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

The Great Smokies Welcome Center is located on U.S. 321 in Townsend, TN, 2 miles from the west entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Visitors can get information about things to see and do in and around the national park and shop from a wide selection of books, gifts, and other Smokies merchandise. Daily, weekly, and annual parking tags for the national park are also available.

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7929 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway Townsend TN 37882

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