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Hip Hop in Houston: The Origin and the Legacy
by Julie Grub Maco L. Faniel Steve FournierRap-A-Lot Records, U.G.K. (Pimp C and Bun B), Paul Wall, Beyonce, Chamillionaire and Scarface are all names synonymous with contemporary hip-hop. And they have one thing in common: Houston. Long before the country came to know the chopped and screwed style of rap from the Bayou City in the late 1990s, hip-hop in Houston grew steadily and produced some of the most prolific independent artists in the industry. With early roots in jazz, blues, R&B and zydeco, Houston hip-hop evolved not only as a musical form but also as a cultural movement. Join Maco L. Faniel as he uncovers the early years of Houston hip-hop from the music to the culture it inspired.
Hip Hop on Film: Performance Culture, Urban Space, and Genre Transformation in the 1980s
by Kimberley MonteyneEarly hip hop film musicals have either been expunged from cinema history or excoriated in brief passages by critics and other writers. Hip Hop on Film reclaims and reexamines productions such as Breakin' (1984), Beat Street (1984), and Krush Groove (1985) in order to illuminate Hollywood's fascinating efforts to incorporate this nascent urban culture into conventional narrative forms. Such films presented musical conventions against the backdrop of graffiti-splattered trains and abandoned tenements in urban communities of color, setting the stage for radical social and political transformations. Hip hop musicals are also part of the broader history of teen cinema, and films such as Charlie Ahearn's Wild Style (1983) are here examined alongside other contemporary youth-oriented productions. As suburban teen films banished parents and children to the margins of narrative action, hip hop musicals, by contrast, presented inclusive and unconventional filial groupings that included all members of the neighborhood. These alternative social configurations directly referenced specific urban social problems, which affected the stability of inner-city families following diminished governmental assistance in communities of color during the 1980s. Breakdancing, a central element of hip hop musicals, is also reconsidered. It gained widespread acclaim at the same time that these films entered the theaters, but the nation's newly discovered dance form was embattled—caught between a multitude of institutional entities such as the ballet academy, advertising culture, and dance publications that vied to control its meaning, particularly in relation to delineations of gender. As street-trained breakers were enticed to join the world of professional ballet, this newly forged relationship was recast by dance promoters as a way to invigorate and “remasculinize” European dance, while young women simultaneously critiqued conventional masculinities through an appropriation of breakdance. These multiple and volatile histories influenced the first wave of hip hop films, and even structured the sleeper hit Flashdance (1983). This forgotten, ignored, and maligned cinema is not only an important aspect of hip hop history, but is also central to the histories of teen film, the postclassical musical, and even institutional dance. Kimberley Monteyne places these films within the wider context of their cultural antecedents and reconsiders the genre's influence.
His Brother's Wife
by Val Wood1860. Harriet Miles is trying to take care of her seriously ill mother, and just when she thinks things couldn’t get any worse she is fired from her job at the hostelry. The last thing she expects after her mother dies is a marriage proposal from a man she barely knows, but her only alternative is the workhouse. And so begins her new life with Noah Tuke. But instead of marital bliss, Harriet finds herself in the cramped farmhouse which Noah calls home, and in this overcrowded and angry household she meets with hostility and bitterness. The only person who offers her friendship is Noah’s brother, Fletcher. Gradually she learns the true reasons behind Noah’s desire to marry her – and realises that the only person she finds real companionship with is the person she can’t possibly be with . . .If you enjoy books by Katie Flynn and Dilly Court, you'll love Val's heartwarming stories of triumph over adversity.
His By Christmas (Hamilton Sisters #5)
by Kaitlin O'RileyYvette Hamilton knows just what she wants for Christmas--a dazzling marriage. And if marrying the ton's catch at the height of the Yuletide season is how she can prove herself, she'll be the most respectable of the many ladies competing for his hand. But one accomplished rake has other, much more tempting ideas. . .The illegitimate son of a duke, Lord Jeffrey Eddington knows society will never truly respect him. He thought he'd found acceptance as a friend of the Hamiltons, but Yvette's seeming snobbery makes him wager to win her hand no matter what it takes. Too late, he finds her frivolity conceals an intelligent, appealing woman. Now they face a hard choice between the holiday dreams they think they want most. . .and the very real love they can't resist.
His Dark Enchantress (Berkeley Square #1)
by Victoria ChathamA London season is the last thing bright, beautiful Emmaline Devereux wants. Her grandfather knows he is dying and insists that she find herself a husband and secure her future. The only husband Emmaline would consider is her friend’s dark and imposing brother. But Emmaline has a past that, if revealed, will undoubtedly bring disgrace to her and those with whom she associates. Dare she risk pursuing her heart’s desire?
His Dark Lady (Shakespeare’s Mistress #2)
by Victoria LambLondon, 1583.When young, aspiring playwright William Shakespeare encounters Lucy Morgan, one of Queen Elizabeth I’s ladies-in-waiting, the two fall passionately in love. He declares Lucy the inspiration for his work, but what secret is Will hiding from his muse?Meanwhile, Lucy has her own secret – and one that could destroy her world if exposed. No longer the chaste maid so valued by the Virgin Queen, she also bore witness to the clandestine wedding of Lettice Knollys and Robert Dudley, a match forbidden by the monarch. England is in peril. Queen Elizabeth’s health is deteriorating, her throne under siege from Catholic plotters and threats of war with Spain. Faced with deciding the fate of her long-term prisoner, Mary, Queen of Scots, she needs a trusted circle of advisors around her now more than ever. But who can she turn to when those closest to her have proved disloyal? And how secure is Lucy’s position at court, now that she has learned the dangerous art of keeping secrets?
His Enchantment (Macgruder Brothers #6)
by Diana Cosby"Medieval Scotland roars to life in this fabulous series." --Pamela Palmer, New York Times bestselling authorShe Could Never Live In His WorldLady Catarine MacLaren is a fairy princess, duty-bound to eschew the human world. But the line between the two realms is beginning to blur. English knights have launched an assault on the MacLarens, just as the families of Comyn have captured the Scottish king and queen. Now, Catarine is torn between loyalty to her people and helping the handsome, rust-haired Lord Trálin rescue the Scottish king... But He Couldn't Live Without HerAs guard to King Alexander, Lord Trálin MacGruder will stop at nothing to defend the Scottish crown against the Comyns. And he finds a sympathetic, and gorgeous, ally in the enigmatic Princess Catarine. As they plot to rescue the kidnapped king and queen, Trálin and Catarine will discover a love made all but impossible by her obligations to the Otherworld. But a passion this extraordinary may be worth the irreversible sacrifices it demands... Praise for the novels of Diana Cosby "Fans of Cosby will enjoy returning to William Wallace's historically detailed Scotland. Familiar characters play a large role, to the delight of longtime readers." --RT Book Reviews on His Destiny "Diana Cosby writes wonderful historical romance!" --Susan King "Passion, danger, lush history and a touch of magic." --Hannah Howell, New York Times bestselling author on His Conquest"Finally! A bold, lusty Medieval! Diana Cosby is superbly talented." --Cathy Maxwell, New York Times bestselling author on His Captive72,000 Words
His for Christmas (House of Trent #3)
by Jennifer Haymore"Sweep-you-off-your-feet historical romance! Jennifer Haymore sparkles!"--- New York Times bestselling author Liz Carlyle Sweet, shy Lady Esme has a little-known pastime-penning scandalous stories! But society must never find out or she'll be ruined! Fortunately, her dear friend, bestselling author Jennifer Haymore, is happy to share Esme's sensual tale of lost love and second chances . . .HIS FOR CHRISTMASLady Amelia Witherspoon simply must get home to her beloved family on Christmas Eve. So when a terrible storm threatens to leave her snowbound, she refuses to admit defeat-even if that means sharing a carriage with Evan Cameron, the last man she ever hoped to see . . . Evan can't fathom why his oldest friend is as icy to him as the winter wind. All he does know is that Amelia is still the loveliest, most tempting woman he's ever laid eyes on. Their only option is to take refuge together at a nearby inn, sharing the one remaining room. Evan promises to be a gentleman . . . but it's a promise neither of them wants him to keep.(30,000 words)
His Lady of Castlemora
by Joanna FulfordThe Betrothal BargainThe infamous Lord Ban has lost all in the Northumbrian conflict, and now this battle-hardened warrior must turn his thoughts to producing an heir. But only the very desperate would align her fate with such a man....Almost broken by the violent ravings of her first husband, the recently widowed but ever beautiful Lady Isabelle is left with no dowry and no hope for the future. Believed to be barren, she is forced into a secret betrothal to the powerful Lord. On one condition-she must be with child before the wedding vows are spoken....
His Majesty's Hope
by Susan Elia MacnealNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFor fans of Jacqueline Winspear, Laurie R. King, and Anne Perry, whip-smart heroine Maggie Hope returns to embark on a clandestine mission behind enemy lines where no one can be trusted, and even the smallest indiscretion can be deadly.World War II has finally come home to Britain, but it takes more than nightly air raids to rattle intrepid spy and expert code breaker Maggie Hope. After serving as a secret agent to protect Princess Elizabeth at Windsor Castle, Maggie is now an elite member of the Special Operations Executive--a black ops organization designed to aid the British effort abroad--and her first assignment sends her straight into Nazi-controlled Berlin, the very heart of the German war machine. Relying on her quick wit and keen instincts, Maggie infiltrates the highest level of Berlin society, gathering information to pass on to London headquarters. But the secrets she unveils will expose a darker, more dangerous side of the war--and of her own past."You'll be [Maggie Hope's] loyal subject, ready to follow her wherever she goes."--O: The Oprah MagazineFrom the Trade Paperback edition.
His Mountain Miss (Smoky Mountain Matches)
by Karen KirstA Battle of Wills New Orleans aristocrat Lucian Beaumont wants only to sell his estranged grandfather's property and escape the backwoods of Gatlinburg, Tennessee. But a stipulation in the will brings him head-to-head with a local beauty. Megan O'Malley and the town must have access to the house. For the first time in his life the commanding Lucian finds himself at an impasse.Clearly the worldly gentleman doesn't fit in Megan's quaint Smoky Mountain town. But as she glimpses the man beneath the hardened veneer, she believes Lucian is here for a purpose. To heal his soul. And maybe, with Megan's help, to heal his heart.
His Seduction (MacGruder Brothers #5)
by Diana CosbyAN IMPULSIVE ACT...Lady Rois Drummond is fiercely devoted to her widowed father, the respected Scottish Earl of Brom. So when she believes he is about to be exposed as a traitor to England, she must think quickly. Desperate, Rois makes a shocking claim against the suspected accuser, Sir Griffin Westcott. But her impetuous lie leaves her in an outrageous circumstance: hastily married to the enemy. Yet Griffin is far from the man Rois thinks he is--and much closer to the man of her dreams...AN IRRESISTIBLE OUTCOME...Griffin may be an Englishman, but in truth he leads a clandestine life as a spy for Scotland. Refusing to endanger any woman, he has endured the loneliness of his mission. But Rois's absurd charge has suddenly changed all that. Now, with his cover in jeopardy, Griffin must find a way to keep his secret while keeping his distance from his spirited and tempting new wife--a task that proves more difficult than he ever imagined...
His Unusual Governess
by Anne HerriesBeneath the governess's blush...Heiress Sarah Hardcastle is convinced her plan to escape the unwanted attentions of a fortune hunter is foolproof. Buried deep in the countryside, and with a whole new identity as prim governess Miss Goodrum, Sarah is looking forward to the quiet life for once.But her careful masquerade is shaken when she meets her pupils' mentor, Lord Rupert Myers. An incorrigible flirt, Rupert has the looks and the charm to make Sarah blush all the way down to her high-buttoned neckline-and the determination to uncover what's beneath! Sarah will need her wits about her if she's to resist Rupert's roguish ways and keep her secret intact....
Una historia de Dios y de todos nosotros edición juvenil: Una novela basada en la épica miniserie televisiva La Biblia
by Roma Downey Mark BurnettA STORY OF GOD AND ALL OF US is a sweeping narrative that dramatizes some of the most important events and characters in the Bible. The young reader's edition of the novel contains abridged action-packed versions of the Bible's most fascinating stories, featuring Moses, David, Daniel, John the Baptist and Jesus.This edition includes an exclusive introduction by author Roma Downey and a photo insert including images from the companion epic TV miniseries "The Bible."
Historia de la Educación en Chile (1810 - 2010): Tomo I. Aprender a leer y escribir (1810 - 1880)
by Macarena Ponce de Léon Francisca Rengifo Sol SerranoEn la primera mitad del siglo XX, la educación expandió la democracia, pero no logró modificar la estructura social: los más pobres se mantuvieron excluidos y el sistema económico apenas contribuyó a la movilidad social. Por ello, en este libro se sostiene que el sistema educacional fue una exitosa tarea política y cultural, más que social y económica. Entre 1880 y 1930 la educación fue el centro de las transformaciones sociales y se constituyó en el principal agente democratizador de la sociedad chilena. La cobertura escolar creció a un ritmo inusitado, no obstante las dificultades inherentes a la pobreza de la población. Así, la Ley de Educación, que estableció la obligatoriedad escolar, inauguró las políticas sociales en el país. La escuela pública se institucionalizó, llegó a más niños, y estos aprendieron más y mejor. La educación también permitió el ingreso de nuevos actores al espacio público: las mujeres se incorporaron a la educación secundaria, el movimiento obrero creó sus propias escuelas y los niños mapuches, aunque pocos, pudieron reivindicar sus derechos.
Historia de las creencias (contada por un ateo): Cómo comprender nuestro invento más extraordinario
by Matthew Kneale¿Qué fue lo primero que motivó al hombre prehistórico, refugiado en la oscuridad de sus profundas cavernas, a recurrir al reino de los espíritus? ¿Y por qué la fe ha prosperado desde entonces, empujándonos a reflexionar sobre el cielo y el infierno, el pecado y la redención y, sobre todo, los dioses? La religión refleja nuestras más altas esperanzas y nuestros peores temores. Y tanto si usted es creyente como si, al igual que Matthew Kneale, posee la perspectiva de un no creyente que admira la capacidad del hombre para crear e imaginar, no cabe duda de que ha dado forma al mundo en que vivimos. A medida que han cambiado nuestros sueños y pesadillas también lo han hecho nuestras creencias. De los chamanes a los sacerdotes aztecas, de los budistas a los cristianos, los dioses que creamos han evolucionado y mutado con nosotros. La fe ha sido la más épica labor de invención del hombre. Se ha convertido en nuestra más íntima compañera y ha seguido a la humanidad a lo largo de los continentes y a través de las épocas. Esta es su historia.
Historia de las mujeres en Chile. Tomo 2: Tomo 2
by Ana María StuvenUn estudio de époco fascinante, riguroso y muy bien documentado El siglo XX podría ser considerado el «siglo de la mujer», dado el rol público que logró al emanciparse de la tutela masculina e integrarse al mundo laboral y político, aseveran los editores de este segundo volumen de Historia de las mujeres en Chile. En él se abordan aspectos de la larga lucha femenina, que ha tenido como resultado una creciente, aunque aún incompleta, igualdad social para las mujeres. Los autores de los ensayos incluidos en este tomo muestran, entre otros temas, cómo a partir de un feminismo conservador, inserto en la pugna entre clericalismo y anticlericalismo, emergió una problemática femenina más compleja, que incorporaba su pleno derecho de participación en la esfera pública. También se expone el desafío de las mujeres artistas, su consolidación profesional en el ámbito de la salud, las diversas condiciones de vida y trabajo de la mujer del campo, las circunstancias de las prostitutas desde la perspectiva de las propias trabajadoras sexuales, y un análisis de la mujer machi como personificación de la tradición y desafío a las normas convencionales de género.
La historia de los judíos: Vol. I - En busca de las palabras, 1000 A.E.C. - 1492
by Simon SchamaUna obra fundamental sobre una cultura, un pueblo y un mundo de uno de los historiadores más prestigiosos y estimulantes de la actualidadSimon Schama narra la historia de los judíos a lo largo de tres milenios, desde sus orígenes como una tribu en la Antigüedad hasta el presente; una historia única, de resistencia a la desaparición, de creatividad bajo opresión, alegría en medio de las desgracias y afirmación de la vida contra pronóstico.Schama recorre los siglos y los continentes, desde la India a Andalucia, de los bazares de El Cairo a las calles de Oxford; y visita lugares inimaginables: un reino judío en las montañas del sur de Arabia; una sinagoga siria recubierta por brillantes murales; las palmeras de los enterramientos judíos en la catacumbas romanas. Y logra que las voces se oigan nítidas: la severidad y el gozo de los autores de la Biblia, o la poesía amorosa de los aficionados al vino en un jardín de la España musulmana.En "La historia de los judíos" el Talmud arde en las calles de París, los patíbulos presiden las plazas del Londres medieval, un artesano mallorquín dibuja el mundo de nuevo; se encienden velas, se cantan salmos, se cargan mulas y naufragan barcos llenos de especias y joyas.Así se despliega una historia extraordinaria. No la de una cultura distinta, como a menudo se supone, sino de un mundo judío inmerso y marcado por los pueblos entre los que han habitado, de los egipcios a los griegos, de los árabes a los cristianos. Porque la historia de los judíos es también la historia de todos los demás, nuestra historia.La crítica ha dicho...«Un espléndido trabajo que desmonta los estereotipos y cuenta los triunfos y las tragedias con brío y elocuencia.»David Abulafia, Financial Times«Schama escribe la historia desde abajo, y desde el medio, y desde otros ángulos inesperados, recuperando lo no registrado u olvidado hace tiempo, y analizando las fuerzas sociales y culturales que modelaron las vidas de sus personajes. Es un logro lleno de gracia literaria y estilo personal.»New York Times Book Review«Una exuberante obra maestra.»Simon Sebag Montefiore, Daily Mail"El mejor Schama, un obra hecha con cuidado y cariño, tan repleta de anécdotas memorables como una novela de Bellow y más inteligente que una película de Woody Allen."Daniel Johnson, The Times«La historia de los judíos de Schama es una obra modélica de divulgación histórica. Animada, culta, atenta a la historiografía más reciente y, en ocasiones, encantadoramente subjetiva.»New York Times«En esta brillante historia de los judíos, el profesor heterodoxo logra de alguna manera ser simultáneamente sentimental y subversivo, moderado y disidente, y los lectores salimos ganando.»Haaretz«Emotiva y fascinante.»Los Angeles Times
Historia íntima de los derechos humanos en la Argentina
by Graciela Fernández Meijide"Una lectura indispensable para quien quiere conocer, de primera mano,los antecedentes de nuestra dolorosa historia y cómo se la enfrentó enlos inicios de la democracia." Ricardo Gil Laavedra Quizás una de las circunstancias más atroces por las que pueda transitarel ser humano es ver desaparecer a un hijo tras una puerta que se cierrapara siempre. Resulta casi imposible pensar que esa imagen abandone laretina y el alma de quien presenció una partida de tales característicashacia el horror y el silencio.Graciela Fernández Meijide explica que, gracias a este libro, ha podidodespedirse finalmente de su hijo Pablo, arrancado de su casa por unapatota fuertemente armada en 1976 cuando acababa de cumplir 17 años.Empieza también aquí para ella un largo peregrinar por los organismos deDerechos Humanos cuyo devenir relata minuciosamente. Este libro es unacrónica apasionante de lo que significaron y significan estos Organismosen la vida nacional. El paso de Graciela por la Comisión Nacional por laDesaparición de Personas (Conadep), presidida por Ernesto Sabato,culmina con el Juicio a las Juntas de Comandantes de la dictadura queensombreció la historia argentina desde 1976 hasta 1983. Este relato,sobrio y jurídicamente documentado, no puede faltar entre los libros quesiguen marcando para todas las generaciones los hechos que aquí soncontados por una de sus protagonistas.Magdalena Ruiz Guiñazú
Historias del Palacio Salvo
by Daniel Elissalde Mariela GarcíaEn este libro, a través de sus investigaciones y de su pasión, los autores nos invitan a recorrerlo para descubrir su historia y las historias que, en sus entrañas, se tejieron a lo largo del tiempo. El Palacio Salvo es una silueta que identifica a Montevideo, un símbolo de hormigón y hueso. Es Historia y presente. En él hay memorias y misterios, pasillos silenciados, pinturas escondidas en sus entrepisos, acordes de La cumparsita, ecos de grandes bailes en sus soberbios salones, historias latentes en sus recovecos, arquitectura simbólica, arte y, también, vida cotidiana de los habitantes pasados y presentes. Lo vemos a diario, pero no hay mirada que pueda abarcar todo lo que muestra o sugiere.
Historias encadenadas de Buenos Aires
by Diego M. ZigiottoUn relato se construye a partir de una combinación particular de elementos que producen un sentido. En Historias encadenadas de Buenos Aires, Diego M. Zigiotto pone en relación objetos, lugares y personajes que aparecen y reaparecen a lo largo de los años en la ciudad. Como los eslabones de una cadena, esta sucesión de anécdotas, leyendas y datos diseña diferentes recorridos que permiten trazar un original mapa de Buenos Aires y de su historia como un juego en el que cada lector elige su propio camino. Un paraguas que usa Adolfo Alsina para defenderse de algunos manifestantes, otro que abre José Ignacio Rucci para cubrir a Juan Domingo Perón de la lluvia. El apodo que Rucci adquirió a partir de su muerte, “Traviata”, las galletitas y la ópera de Giuseppe Verdi con la que se inauguró el viejo Teatro Colón. Cómo nació el tango "Cuartito azul”, en donde se conocieron Aristóteles Onassis y Carlos Gardel, qué historia se esconde detrás de la magnolia del parque Tres de Febrero o del ombú que aún se alza en la esquina de Pizzurno y Paraguay. Hormigas que mira Angel Gallardo, hormigas que descubren un tesoro. Tesoros que buscaban los adelantados y calabazas que sirven para dar aviso de que hay que huir. Las historias de Buenos Aires son innumerables, pero solo alguien que las conoce a fondo puede armar un entramado que permite al lector ir y venir por los porteños senderos que se bifurcan. Si bien cada una de las historias que componen este libro puede leerse de manera independiente, Historias encadenadas de Buenos Aires propone un viaje asombroso que enlaza historias mínimas, casuales, cotidianas y no tanto, objetos, lugares y personajes conocidos o anónimos, que conforman las piezas de este rompecabezas mítico e inevitable llamado Buenos Aires.
Historic Aircraft Wrecks of San Bernardino County (Disaster)
by G. Pat MachaWeather, darkness and twists of fate have contributed to more than three hundred airplane crashes in San Bernardino County, California. Many of these accidents occurred in the vast Mojave Desert, others on the cloud-shrouded, snow-capped mountains of the largest county in the lower forty-eight states. Searches often were labored yet fruitless, even for the privileged: Frank Sinatra's mother perished here in a downed plane. The quest for an aircraft containing $5,000 in cash has become the stuff of legend. Tales of survival in uninhabited, rugged landscapes have been especially harrowing. Join renowned aircraft-crash search specialist G. Pat Macha for dozens of sorrowful, triumphant, touching and surprising true stories of those who lived through the ordeals of plane crashes--and others who didn't.
Historic Austin Restaurants: Capital Cuisine through the Generations (American Palate)
by Melanie HauptAustin has staked its claim as the seat of innovative culinary movements, and its food culture mirrors the transformations taking place across the city. The evolution of the east side is reflected in joints like Franklin Barbecue, while landmarks like Scholz Garten, the oldest restaurant in the capital, testify to the contributions of the town's college presence and a healthy German influence. Joe's Bakery isn't just one of the town's most beloved Tex-Mex spots; it's the place where the real wheeling and dealing in Texas politics happens. Food writer Melanie Haupt samples Austin's iconic restaurants and the rich heritage that produced them.
Historic Firsts of Lewiston, Idaho: Unintended Greatness
by Steven D. BrantingWhen a group of intrepid gold prospectors set up camp at the fork of the Snake and Clearwater Rivers in 1861, they expected to make camp for a night and move on. Instead, they made a town. It was an important--if unintended--accomplishment. And it was only the beginning of a long line of historic firsts for Lewiston, including the first capital, police department, newspaper and post office. Lewiston also boasted the state's first brewery and first vigilante association, both founded in the same year, appropriately enough. Join local historian and lifelong educator Steven D. Branting as he offers the first-ever chronology of unprecedented events, accolades and incidents that shaped Lewiston and Idaho from the city's founding to the present day.
Historic Inns of Asheville
by Amy C. RidenourFor two centuries, people have traveled through the mountains of North Carolina to the city of Asheville. Early visitors came on foot, driving animals to market down the Buncombe Turnpike. Later, stagecoaches brought wealthy planters out of the heat of low-country summers. The railway brought an influx of visitors from all over the country, including Northerners escaping cold winters and patients looking for health cures. The advent of the automobile made travel even more accessible, and people flocked to the mountain town for scenery and entertainment. Tourism became central to Asheville's growth and industry, with many of the towns' prominent citizens taking part in the hotel trade and building iconic hotels like Battery Park and Grove Park Inn that attracted famous guests from all over the world. From simple hotels to large grand inns, economical boardinghouses, and accessible motels, Historic Inns of Asheville showcases the city's abundant history of accommodation.