Island Passages: An Illustrated History Of Jekyll Island, Georgia Download Free (EPUB, PDF)
Written in a lively, accessible style by Jingle Davis and lavishly illustrated with photographs by Benjamin Galland, Island Passages is a solid work of public history that presents a carefully researched document of Jekyll Island, from its geologic beginning as a shifting sand spit to its present-day ownership by the state of Georgia.
Hardcover: 288 pages
Publisher: University of Georgia Press (June 1, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0820348694
ISBN-13: 978-0820348698
Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 1 x 10.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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Do not start this book unless you have the time to read it all. Filled with beautiful photographs of both the nature and the man made elements on Jekyll Island, as well as the fascinating and storied history of the island, this book is one you will treasure. Meet robber barons, slave traders, archaeologists and more. If you have been to Jekyll Island this book will be a beloved keepsake; if you have not been fortunate enough to visit, youâll be making your reservations to see this legendary island for yourself
This book is a detailed history accompanied with beautiful photographs of Jekyll Island, Georgia. It starts with the formation of the islands and ends with the present day. Along the way you meet famous and infamous inhabitants. The history of this small island encapsules the history of the South and the US. The author has done a lot of research. This book will be enjoyed by anyone who has traveled, wishes to travel or just armchair travels the island. EnjoyI received a copy of this book from Netgalley and the Publisher in exchange for my honest review
Beautiful, informative, a real treasure!
Excellent book.
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