# George Masa
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george masa (1881 – June 21, 1933), born Masahara Izuka, in Osaka, Japan, was a businessman and professional large-format photographer.
== Creating a new life in America ==
Masa arrived in the United States in 1901.
In 1915, he settled in Asheville, North Carolina, where he would spend the final 18 years of his life.
Brent Martin
Our conversation this week is with Brent Martin - author, conservationist, educator, Executive Director of the Blue Ridge Bartram Trail Conservancy, 2022 Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award winner, and longtime beloved member of the Cowee community in Macon County, NC.
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Exploring Legacy: The Remarkable Life Of George Masa With Filmmaker And Author Paul Bonesteel
Get ready for an unforgettable journey through history, mystery, and stunning landscapes. Join filmmaker and author Paul Bonesteel, founder of Bonesteel Films, as he unravels the story of George Masa, a Japanese photographer who arrived in Asheville, NC, in 1915 and became an unexpected hero for co…
Brent Martin
This week we sit down with Brent Martin.
BRENT MARTIN is the executive director of the Blue Ridge Bartram Trail Conservancy and the owner of Alarka Expeditions in Franklin, North Carolina. He is the author of several books, including George Masa's Wild Vision and A Hiker's Guide to the Bartram Nat…
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The curious case of George Masa
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Appalachian Trail form the backbone of the eastern portion of the US National Park system. Together, they welcome 15 million visitors every year. But they likely wouldn't exist as we know them today, if it weren't for the work of a pioneering photogra…
Filmmaker Paul Bonesteel on the Life and Legacy of George Masa
Paul Bonesteel is a documentary filmmaker and writer whose latest film explores the life and legacy of George Masa, a Japanese immigrant photographer whose work was instrumental in the establishment of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the development of the Appalachian Trail.
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Brent Martin is a conservationist and writer whose work has been deeply influenced by the 18th-century naturalist William Bartram.
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