Asheville: A Photographic Portrait.

As we began this venture, we were aware that the multifaceted allure of Asheville, North Carolina, and its extraordinary history could never be contained in one volume. This city has maintained an into-the-future reputation since becoming an internationally famed health resort locale in the 1890s, and the luxury getaway for such famed Americans as F. Scott Fitzgerald, Thomas Edison, and Henry Ford. From stunning attractions including the Biltmore Estates, America's largest home, to the year-round pleasures that the city and intoxicating scenery offer, it's no wonder that transplants from around the country and the world base their dwelling choice on one reason: "the quality of life." This area sometimes called "The Land of the Sky" offers a four-season wonderland with attractions to suit any visitor, and no one passes through without stopping. How could they? Asheville is the kind of place that inspires people to say, "I wish I could live here!"