Jingle Davis
Island Time
- ISBN 13:
- 9780820342450
- author:
- Jingle Davis
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- The University of Georgia Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 23.62 x 25.65 x 2.79 centimetres
- Genre:
- Travel, United States, South,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
St. Simons Island, one of Georgia's most beloved seaside destinations, is revealed in this captivating history and stunning visual celebration. Established by prehistoric people over 20,000 years ago, the island has been shaped by diverse cultures including Mocama and Guale Indians, Spanish friars, pirates, British soldiers and settlers, German religious refugees, and aristocratic antebellum planters. The island's unique Gullah Geechee culture, forged by enslaved Africans and their descendants, is a key part of its story. From the timbers used to build Old Ironsides to Aaron Burr's infamous flight after killing Alexander Hamilton, St. Simons Island has played host to many significant events in American history. Today, the island remains a popular tourist destination, with a strong sense of community that has been preserved despite modern growth. This comprehensive history provides a nuanced understanding of the challenges faced by the community and how they have managed to retain their unique charm.
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