Seashore Chronicles : Three Centuries of the Virginia Barrier Islands

(Author) Brooks Miles Barnes
Format: Hardcover
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ASSATEAGUE, Chincoteague, Parramore, Smith's, Hog, Wallop's: The names of Virginia's isolated barrier islands evoke their beauty and wildness, their dynamic ecology. Drawing chapters from the writings of novelists, naturalists, journalists, and outdoorsmen, Seashore Chronicles presents the history of these slender, constantly shifting landforms from the 1650s to the present. Robert E. Lee surveys the agricultural potential of Smith's Island, and a young Howard Pyle describes the Chincoteague pony penning. William Warner provides an impressionistic foreword and noted writer Tom Horton adds a contemporary chapter on the islands' survival. Eastern Shore residents Brooks Miles Barnes and Barry R. Truitt have compiled a cyclical story of economic settlement, of destruction and conservation, for those who have visited the islands many times as well as for those who have not yet experienced their alluring vitality.

Information
Publisher:
University of Virginia Press
Format:
Hardcover
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780813917481
Publish year:
1997
Publish date:
Oct. 29, 1997

Brooks Miles Barnes

Brooks Miles Barnes is best known for his critically acclaimed novel "The Forgotten Garden," a haunting tale of family secrets and lost love. His lyrical prose and intricate plotting have captivated readers worldwide. Barnes' ability to seamlessly blend mystery and emotion has made him a standout voice in contemporary literature.

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