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Edisto Island 1663 to 1860: Wild Eden to Cotton Aristocracy
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- 224 pages
- Reading time
- 8 hours
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The book explores the rich history of Edisto Island, tracing its transformation from a native habitat of the Edisto Indians and diverse wildlife to a plantation society dominated by English and Scottish settlers and their African slaves. It highlights the island's flourishing economy before the Civil War, providing a deep dive into the cultural and historical significance of this South Carolina Lowcountry paradise. Charles Spencer's meticulous research makes it an essential read for anyone connected to Edisto.
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Edisto Island 1663 to 1860: Wild Eden to Cotton Aristocracy, Charles Spencer
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Edisto Island 1663 to 1860: Wild Eden to Cotton Aristocracy
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Charles Spencer
- Publisher
- History Press
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 224
- ISBN13
- 9781596291843
- Category
- Photo publications, World history, Geography / Topography
- Description
- The book explores the rich history of Edisto Island, tracing its transformation from a native habitat of the Edisto Indians and diverse wildlife to a plantation society dominated by English and Scottish settlers and their African slaves. It highlights the island's flourishing economy before the Civil War, providing a deep dive into the cultural and historical significance of this South Carolina Lowcountry paradise. Charles Spencer's meticulous research makes it an essential read for anyone connected to Edisto.