Isle of Palms

by Philip G. Clarke Jr.

A comprehensive account of one of the most beautiful barrier islands on the South Atlantic coast - the Isle of Palms, South Carolina. The book describes the history of the island, located just above Charleston, from the days of the Seewee Indians through the ravages of Hurricane Hugo in 1989, and includes the island's association with many various topics, including pirate's treasure, the Confederate submarine, The Hunley, and Edgar Allen Poe. The book reads as a local's guide to life on the Island - both past and present - featuring such topics as beach-combing, local seafood, and near-by Charleston Harbor. 89 photographs. 108 pp.

108 pages, Paperback

First published July 3, 1998

Reviews

[Walker · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very disappointed. What I thought was going to be a general history of the island turned out to be a a dated guidebook on the Isle of Palms. There were some interesting anecdotes here, but things like the multi page explainer on what to do during a hurricane distracted from them. Unfortunately, this may be the best historical account out there of a very fascinating little island.

[Wick · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting history of a place I dearly love!