Edisto Island 1663 to 1860: Wild Eden to Cotton Aristocracy by Charles Spencer (

Description: Edisto Island 1663 to 1860: Wild Eden to Cotton Aristocracy by Charles Spencer Beautiful Edisto Island has not always been a vacationer's haven in the South Carolina Lowcountry. Before European settlement, it was home to the Edisto Indians and a wide variety of wildlife. Author Charles Spencer chronicles Edisto's history, from the early days when English and Scottish planters and their African slaves settled the lush island paradise and established plantations that flourished until the Civil War."Wild Eden to Cotton Aristocracy" is an impeccably researched and superbly written must-read for all whose hearts call Edisto home. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Wild Eden to Cotton Aristocracy is an impeccably researched and superbly written must-read for all whose hearts call Edisto home. Beautiful Edisto Island has not always been a vacationers haven in the South Carolina Lowcountry . Before European settlement, it was home to the Edisto Indians, who had seasonal fishing camps in the area, and a wide variety of wildlife. By the beginning of the Civil War , the wealthy planters had largely abandoned the area. What happened between those two periods is a must-read for fans of coastal South Carolina. Author Charles Spencer chronicles Edistos history, from the early days when English and Scottish planters and their African slaves settled the lush island paradise and established plantations that flourished until the Civil War. Author Biography Charles Spencer is descended from at least six early families in the SouthCarolina Lowcountry, and earned a doctorate in political science from Vanderbilt University. Retired from twenty-five years in the U.S. Foreign Service, he now lives in Arlington, Virginia. Long Description Beautiful Edisto Island has not always been a vacationers haven in the South Carolina Lowcountry. Before European settlement, it was home to the Edisto Indians and a wide variety of wildlife. Author Charles Spencer chronicles Edistos history, from the early days when English and Scottish planters and their African slaves settled the lush island paradise and established plantations that flourished until the Civil War."Wild Eden to Cotton Aristocracy" is an impeccably researched and superbly written must-read for all whose hearts call Edisto home. Details ISBN1596291842 Author Charles Spencer Pages 222 Language English ISBN-10 1596291842 ISBN-13 9781596291843 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 975.791 Illustrations Yes Year 2008 Publication Date 2008-04-30 Short Title EDISTO ISLAND 1663 TO 1860 Residence Arlington, VA, US Publisher History Press (SC) Series Definitive History Imprint History Press, The Subtitle Wild Eden to Cotton Aristocracy DOI 10.1604/9781596291843 Audience General/Trade We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138005478;

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