Walden’s Ridge historian James Douthat will sign copies of his newest works, “The W Road” and “The Sketches of Emma Bell Miles Coloring Book,” at Wild Hare Books during the first day of the upcoming Sunday on Signal event Saturday, Nov. 12 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Photo by Emily CrismanAll ages have an opportunity to learn new information about the community through two new volumes recently released by Walden’s Ridge historian and genealogist James Douthat.
He will be at Wild Hare Books signing copies of his book on the history of the W Road for adults, as well as his coloring book featuring the sketches and writings of Emma Bell Miles for children Saturday, Nov. 12 from 2 to 4 p.m.
The volume featuring the W Road is Douthat’s fifth publication concentrating on Walden’s Ridge, preceded by “Signal Mountain Hotel,” “Signal Mountain Trolley,” “Early Residents of the Town of Signal Mountain” and “Timesville: The Town that Almost Was.”
“The W for the mountain is kind of our claim to fame,” said Douthat, explaining his choice in topic. “Everyone has a fear of the W the first time they go up and down.”
In the book he follows the road’s history from its creation in 1893 to the present day, covering the many changes it has undergone and sharing the experiences of residents over the years.