Horace Kephart is remembered as one of the seminal authors of Southern Appalachia. He was also a key player in the founding of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The first-ever biography of his life was just published. Here’s more on the book, “Back of Beyond” - and his complex life - from Swain County. A flute plays as a small group gathers at Horace Kephart’s graveside overlooking Bryson City to honor his memory. Published in 1913, his book “Our Southern Highlanders” chronicles his years