NEW Arcadia Publishing Sullivan's Island, SC 9780738516783 Images of America Tra

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Publisher: Arcadia Publishing ISBN: 9780738516783 Book Series: Images of America Ser. width: 6.5 in Publication Year: 2004 Illustrator: Yes Item Width: 6.5 in Number of Pages: 128 Pages Book Title: Sullivan's Island Author: Not Available Language: English Item Height: 0.3 in Item Length: 9.2 in Item Weight: 0.7 Oz Genre: Travel, Photography, History Brand: Arcadia Publishing height: 0.3 in Format: Trade Paperback Topic: United States / State & Local / South (Al, Ar, Fl, Ga, Ky, La, ms, Nc, SC, Tn, VA, WV), Subjects & Themes / Regional (See Also Travel / Pictorials), Pictorials (See Also Photography / Subjects & Themes / Regional), United States / General

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NEW Arcadia Publishing Sullivan's Island, SC 9780738516783 Images of America Tra. It consists of little else than the sea sand and is about three miles long. Its breadth at no point exceeds a quarter of a mile. The Island is a very singular one. NEW Arcadia Publishing Firefighting in Allegany County, MD 9780738541976 Images. NEW Arcadia Publishing Sullivan's Island, SC 9780738516783 Images of America Tra Uncover the past in this unique look at the history of Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina through the lens of over 200 vintage images.The Island is a very singular one. It consists of little else than the sea sand and is about three miles long. Its breadth at no point exceeds a quarter of a mile. Edgar Allan Poe's terse description, from his story The Gold Bug, is essentially as true today as when it was written. Others, before and after Poe, have been captivated by the Island. For a long time, Sullivan's Island was the only Charleston-area beach resort, and its importance in the nation's history gave it a special significance. From the Battle of Fort Sullivan (now Fort Moultrie) came the inspiration for the state flag and for the arms of the Great Seal of State. The unique architectural heritage of Sullivan's Island evolved out of this historical background. A visiting New York architect in the 1970s said, This Island has the greatest assortment of styles and periods of architecture ever put together in one small area. However, an 1872 observer more accurately called the style of architecture multifarious. He noted, Everybody who builds follows his own ideas-in most cases comfort is consulted-and the resort is a varied collection of cottages and summer villas of every conceivable description. NEW Arcadia Publishing Sullivan's Island, SC 9780738516783 Images of America Tra Uncover the past in this unique look at the history of Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina through the lens of over 200 vintage images. The Island is a very singular one. It consists of little else than the sea sand and is about three miles long. Its breadth at no point exceeds a quarter of a mile. Edgar Allan Poe's terse description, from his story The Gold Bug, is essentially as true today as when it was written. Others, before and after Poe, have been captivated by the Island. For a long time, Sullivan's Island was the only Charleston-area beach resort, and its importance in the nation's history gave it a special significance. From the Battle of Fort Sullivan (now Fort Moultrie) came the inspiration for the state flag and for the arms of the Great Seal of State. The unique architectural heritage of Sullivan's Island evolved out of this historical background. A visiting New York architect in the 1970s said, This Island has the greatest assortment of styles and periods of architecture ever put together in one small area. However, an 1872 observer more accurately called the style of architecture multifarious. He noted, Everybody who builds follows his own ideas-in most cases comfort is consulted-and the resort is a varied collection of cottages and summer villas of every conceivable description. × Buy now and save! Shipping info Click the Shipping & Payments tab above the listing description for more info Click the Shipping & Payments tab above the listing description for more info! Additional delivery notes IMPORTANT: We cannot modify your order's items or shipping details after your order is placed. Please carefully review your order's details prior to submitting your order. PICK UP OPTION Sorry, our items are NOT available for pick-up. PAYMENT Immediate payment is required upon selecting "Buy It Now" or upon checking out through the cart. 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