Hand carved Spadefish, 10" x 8"

The history of Wallops Island has been one of transitin. As the centuries passed, the wilderness of the island was radically altered by the influx of colonists, then vacationers, and, eventually, some of the brightest scientific minds of the country.

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!

Chincoteague was the focal point for fowl hunting on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia for 2 centuries. Hunters and guides bought hunting gear on the island, including beautiful, life-like decoys This book captures some of the local carvers.

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.

The thriving barrier islands of Chincoteague and Assateague share a symbiotic relationship, attracting over a million tourists a year. Chincoteague, a modern, developed comminity; Assateague, a natural buffer from the ocean and National Seashore.

Settled for over 300 years, surrounded by waters which still provide livelihood and recreation; known for ponies, wildfowl, seafood, seashore, "old salts" and decoys, And never unti now has Chincoteague's complete history been told. By Kirk Mariner

When the Oyster Museum, now the Museum of Chincoteague Island, opened its doors in 1972, one of the items offered for sale was this cookbook.