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Share the experience of surviving on Chincoteague and Assateague from the people who have lived them.
The islands played a colorful and vibrant role in the history of the Eastern Shore. Wildreness Regained tells the story of the many ways human lives touched the islands, and how the islands became protected as one of America's unique costal preserves.
Every generation creates a new version of what the world around us will look like, as illustrated in this picture book of sites and landscapes that no longer exist on Virginia's Eastern Shore.
A Varied collection spanning four centureies, which began as separate articles in "Chronicles," Kirk Mariner's column of local history in the Eastern Shore News. Filled with stories of shore natives and visitors - presidents, clergy, pirates, even spies!
This book examines the Eastern Shore of Virginia during the last age of slavery. Based primarily on the local records of its two rural counties it unearths glimpses into that day that will rattle the stereotypes and preconceptions of many in this day.
After publixhing his third book, it wsa suggested to the author that he write his own memoir, since he was born on Chincoteague and has spent most of his life on the Island. The entire dialogue in this book was created only from his memory!
Boom towns like Greenbackville and Franklin City on Virginia's remote Chincoteague Bay attracted many in the early 1900s. Most settled for simple, rural lifestyles. The stories of this vanishing way of life are told here, with their insights and emotions.
Created as navigational tools, lighthouses delight and enthrall thousands or admirers. Of equal interest are the tales of the men of the United States Lifesaving Service, the forerunner of thoday's Coast Guard. More than 200 images included!