Cumberland Caverns
Larry E. Matthews
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Cumberland Caverns
Published
1989, 2005
Publisher
National Speleological Society, Greyhound Press
Pages
188
ISBN-10
0961509341
Description
**Cumberland Caverns** describes the history of this commercial cave from it's discovery in 1810 by Aaron Higgenbotham, it's use as a saltpeter mine during either the War of 1812 and/or the Civil War, early exploration by local residents in the 1800s, more intense exploration in the 1900s, and finally it's development into a commercial cave in 1956. The First Edition of this book was published by the National Speleological Society in 1989 and was in a 5 X 8 inch format. A Second Edition was published by Greyhound Press in 2005 in a larger, 8.5 X 11 inch format which greatly enhanced the 14 detailed maps in the book. Additional photographs were also added at this time. A Third Edition was published in 2010 and this edition contains 30 new photographs, 14 in Full Color, and is available in both Softbound and Hardbound. This book is available online from the National Speleological Society's Bookstore, at the Cumberland Caverns Gift Shop, from Amazon.com and from other sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Cumberland Caverns?
This edition of Cumberland Caverns has approximately 188 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Cumberland Caverns?
For most readers, Cumberland Caverns typically takes between 3h 55m and 2h 37m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 47,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 8m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 47,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Cumberland Caverns?
The estimated word count for Cumberland Caverns is approximately 47,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Cumberland Caverns?
Cumberland Caverns was written by Larry E. Matthews.
When was Cumberland Caverns published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1989, 2005. The original work may have been published on a different date.