Fripp Island: A History

by Page Putnam Miller, Pat Conroy (Introduction)

A small island along the South Carolina coast with a white beach, live oaks, palms, pines, and vast marshes, Fripp Island captivates residents and visitors.
The ebb and flow of tides, the fortunes and difficulties of developers and the fluctuations in the residential community have shaped Fripp's history. In the years since 1963 when the bridge to Fripp was built, two constants in the island's history have been the beauty of its natural setting and its dedicated residents. Page Putnam Miller, who for twenty years served as the lobbyist for the historical profession in Washington and for the past five years has been a Distinguished Visiting Lecturer in the graduate history program at the University of South Carolina, has undertaken several years of extensive research to examine the intricate turns and twists in ownership of the resort and to explore the evolution of the residential community.

192 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2006

Reviews

[Tammy · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little dry, but an interesting read about the history of Fripp Island. I have been visiting the island since I was a girl (42 years), so when I ran across this book I had to check it out. I love it here and am glad that the home owners have kept it true to a family community that maintains the natural beauty and wildlife. A special place indeed!!

[Rob Englert · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was interested in this book after vacationing on Fripp Island a couple of times. The early history was interesting but the later part of the book was rather boring. I found it hard to stay interested in the battles between the country club and the homeowners. I think that if you have some specific reason to read this it will be a good read, but for general interest reading you may want to pass it by.