Download or read book Documents on Edisto Island History written by Charles Sackett Spencer and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Edisto Island 1861 to 2006 written by Charles Spencer and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2008-03-21 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title from Charles Spencer recounts the history of Edisto Island from the Civil War to present day. The Civil War hit Edisto Island hard. Between the mandated evacuation, Union occupation and the eventual emancipation of the slaves, the cotton plantation economy that had sustained the island fell to ruin. But this phoenix was to rise from the ashes of war to become one of the premier destinations for fun and sun on the South Carolina coast. Charles Spencer, in his second volume of Edisto history, recounts the events of the Civil War, the struggles of Reconstruction, the effects of the new freedman class and the island's rebirth as a favorite vacation spot and modern community in the twentieth century. Each chapter offers an enjoyable excursion into the past and a detailed look at the remarkable history of Edisto.
Download or read book And I m Glad written by and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: And I'm Glad: An Oral History of Edisto Island explores the island's history through the eyes and in the voices of two Edisto farmers, Sam Gadsden and Bubberson Brown, who grew up, labored, raised families, and made their lives on the island. These narratives, tracing the arrival of the first black pioneers, the subsequent slave culture during the 1800s, the difficulties of Reconstruction, to the Edisto of the twentieth century, document both the African-American legacy of the island and the personal struggles of two black men. Overcoming the unpredictability of the Lowcountry's weather, such as the historic Hurricane of 1893 and subsequent storms, the hardships of Depression-era America, and the double standards of a pre-Civil Rights South, Gadsden and Brown detail triumphant lives full of service, hard work, good humor, and faith.
Download or read book Edisto Island 1663 to 1860 written by Charles Spencer and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2008-03-14 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wild Eden to Cotton Aristocracy is an impeccably researched and superbly written must-read for all whose hearts call Edisto home. Beautiful Edisto Island has not always been a vacationers' haven in the South Carolina Lowcountry. Before European settlement, it was home to the Edisto Indians, who had seasonal fishing camps in the area, and a wide variety of wildlife. By the beginning of the Civil War, the wealthy planters had largely abandoned the area. What happened between those two periods is a must-read for fans of coastal South Carolina. Author Charles Spencer chronicles Edisto's history, from the early days when English and Scottish planters and their African slaves settled the lush island paradise and established plantations that flourished until the Civil War.
Download or read book An Oral History of Edisto Island written by Sam Gadsden and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Life Histories of Edisto Island South Carolina written by Chalmers S. Murray and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-05-06 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Life Histories" were written about ordinary people from across the United States in the midst of the Great Depression by interviewers employed by the Federal Writers' Project (FWP), a part of the Works Projects Administration (WPA). The main objective of the WPA was to provide work for persons who were out of work --- the unemployed. The FWP provided work for writers and editors. A companion project, the Federal Arts Project (FAP), provided work for artists and for theater. The people interviewed in this book lived on Edisto Island, South Carolina, one of the Sea Islands on the Atlantic Coast about 35 miles southwest of Charleston. Chalmers S. Murray, a district supervisor, conducted all but one of the interviews. Chal was an experienced newspaper man who later became a respected novelist, journalist, and short story writer. The other interviewer, Margaret Wilkinson, was a middle aged, single mother of a teenaged son. Later, she was a case worker for the Social Security Administration. During World War II, she was a volunteer "spotter," searching the Charleston skies for enemy warplanes. After the war, she earned a private pilot's license. These life histories were written without the use of recording equipment. The interviewers took notes as people spoke and wrote the stories afterwards. Fictitious names were used for places and people. "Edisto" was called "Etiwan," for example. As a result, the stories are not true "oral histories" as the term is used today. Despite these shortcomings, the stories offer glimpses into what life was like on Edisto Island from 1860 to 1940.
Download or read book Edisto Island written by Amy S. Connor and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2004-11-01 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Great fortunes were once made on tiny Edisto Island, as nineteenth-century planters and their families farmed indigo and cotton. Although the ancient, oak-shaded path to Edisto is now a highway, the trees overhead remain draped with lush Spanish moss, luring travelers to another era. Proud of their preservation of the island, residents here strive to maintain a lifestyle that is close to nature and removed from the hustle and bustle of city life. This remarkable new photographic history features over 200 vintage images, many never before seen by the public. With photographs of the founding planters and their families, homes, landscapes and beach views, and intimate views of everyday life on Edisto plantations, this book gives us a glimpse of what the "island experience" was like through the years.
Download or read book An Oral History of Edisto Island written by Bubberson Brown and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Edisto Island 1861 to 2006 written by Charles Sackett Spencer and published by Definitive History. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title from Charles Spencer recounts the history of Edisto Island from the Civil War to present day. The Civil War hit Edisto Island hard. Between the mandated evacuation, Union occupation and the eventual emancipation of the slaves, the cotton plantation economy that had sustained the island fell to ruin. But this phoenix was to rise from the ashes of war to become one of the premier destinations for fun and sun on the South Carolina coast. Charles Spencer, in his second volume of Edisto history, recounts the events of the Civil War, the struggles of Reconstruction, the effects of the new freedman class and the island's rebirth as a favorite vacation spot and modern community in the twentieth century. Each chapter offers an enjoyable excursion into the past and a detailed look at the remarkable history of Edisto.
Download or read book Edisto written by Cantey Wright and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2006-07-01 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edisto Island has been an integral part of the South Carolina Lowcountry for centuries. For more than three hundred years, Edisto Island was the setting for marauding pirates, sea-island cotton plantations and indigo traders. Today, as one of the jewels of the Carolina coast, Edisto and its people lead a calmer life. With a small year-round population buttressed by a dedicated seasonal crowd, Edisto remains a beloved island community with a rich tradition and history. Edisto: A Guide to Life on the Island is a charming blend of Edisto history and useful local information. Full of details that will surprise even lifelong residents, this book captures the heart and spirit of the island. Author Cantey Wright provides readers with a wealth of insight and creates a deep appreciation for Edisto's history and tradition. More than a history book, this volume also serves as a guide to Edisto's uniquely enchanting lifestyle. Wright uses humor and a warm writing style to take his readers on a tour through the tidal creeks and oak-lined roads, stopping along the way to reveal the best way to catch crabs, fish and shrimp and the tastiest ways to prepare them.
Download or read book An Oral History of Edisto Island written by Sam Gadsden and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Pictorial Memoir of The Hutchinsons from Edisto Island SC written by Greg Estevez and published by . This book was released on 2022-11-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This family holds a deep desire to keep their important history alive. The elders often spoke about their appreciation of the daily sacrifices that were made and the rich legacy they left for future generations. Detailed recollections of their times past will resonate with anyone who has an interest in history. This amazing photographic history of the Hutchinson family includes rare images that give a very personal and intimate glimpse into their lives. Each photograph has a caption that tells their story and gives readers additional insight into their life story. The stories are beautifully and respectfully documented in this fascinating, highly recommended photo-driven book about the Hutchinsons of Edisto Island, South Carolina.
Download or read book Edisto Island 1663 to 1860 written by Charles Sackett Spencer and published by Definitive History. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wild Eden to Cotton Aristocracy is an impeccably researched and superbly written must-read for all whose hearts call Edisto home. Beautiful Edisto Island has not always been a vacationers' haven in the South Carolina Lowcountry. Before European settlement, it was home to the Edisto Indians, who had seasonal fishing camps in the area, and a wide variety of wildlife. By the beginning of the Civil War, the wealthy planters had largely abandoned the area. What happened between those two periods is a must-read for fans of coastal South Carolina. Author Charles Spencer chronicles Edisto's history, from the early days when English and Scottish planters and their African slaves settled the lush island paradise and established plantations that flourished until the Civil War.
Download or read book Edisto a Sea Island Principality written by Clara Childs Puckette and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book House documents written by and published by . This book was released on 1883 with total page 896 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Life Histories of Edisto Island South Carolina written by Chalmers Murray and published by . This book was released on 2017-04-23 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Life Histories" were written about ordinary people from across the United States in the midst of the Great Depression by interviewers working for the Federal Writers' Project (FWP), a part of the Works Projects Administration (WPA). The interviews were conducted between 1936, when the FWP was created, and 1940. The main objective of the WPA was to provide work for persons who were out of work --- unemployed. The FWP provided work for writers and editors. A companion project, the Federal Arts Project (FAP), provided work for artists and for theater. The people interviewed in this book lived on Edisto Island, S. C., one of the Sea Islands on the Atlantic Coast about 35 miles southwest of Charleston. Chalmers S. Murray, a District Director, conducted all but one of the interviews. Chal was an experienced newspaper man who later became a respected novelist, journalist, and short story writer. The other interviewer, Margaret Wilkinson, was a spunky, middle aged, single mother of a teenaged son. Later, she was a case worker for the Social Security Administration. During World War II, she was a volunteer "spotter", searching the Charleston skies for enemy warplanes. After the war, she earned a private pilot's license. These life histories were written without the use of recording equipment. The interviewers took notes as people spoke and wrote the stories afterwards. Fictitious names were used for places and people. "Etiwan" usually was substituted for "Edisto". As a result, the stories are not true "oral histories" as the term is used today. Despite their shortcomings as recorded history, these stories offer glimpses into what life was like on Edisto Island from 1860 to 1940.
Download or read book A Social History of the Sea Islands written by Guion Griffis Johnson and published by . This book was released on 2018-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author has drawn on newly discovered manuscripts and the United States Treasury archives to present for the first time a complete picture of the Sea Islands during the Federal occupation throughout the Civil War. The book contains interesting accounts of indigo culture, sea-island cotton culture, the St. Helena slave market, the planter aristocracy, the slave community, the black as landowner, and the effects of the Civil War. Originally published in 1930. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
