Seashore Chronicles: Three Centuries of the Virginia Barrier Island (Paperback)

~ Brooks M. Barnes (Editor), Barry R. Truitt (Editor) "The Virginia Barrier Islands extend from north to south along the seacoast of the Eastern Shore from the Maryland line to the mouth of Chesapeake..." (more)
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"A thoroughly enjoyable book.... And, in its own unique way, reading it is akin to taking a walk on the beach.... There are delightful surprises to be found on the next page and in the next chapter." -- Will Molineux, Newport News Daily Press

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"Seashore Chronicles offers an introduction to the Virginia Barrier Islands in the best tradition -- through stories, narratives that offer insights into the nature of a landscape and the human community that arises within it. The blend of history, personal accounts, and natural history, and the range and diversity of voices make this book a pleasure to read." -- Jennifer Ackerman, author of Notes from the Shore

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Product Details

• Paperback: 248 pages
• Publisher: University of Virginia Press (April 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0813918790
• ISBN-13: 978-0813918792
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #508,165 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent reference of the Virginia Barrier Islands, February 2, 1999

By	David Roth (Montgomery Village, MD United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Seashore Chronicles: Three Centuries of the Virginia Barrier Island (Hardcover)

Those who live on the beach are subject to some of the more momentous forces of nature.... storms and hurricanes. In few other places has this been the case more than along the Virginia coast....and this work explores all those who lived in this treacherous margin between the mainland and the ocean. The book covers the continuing shifting of the islands through time, as well as their attempts of being habitable. The most celebrated ponies on the seaboard get their due...as well as some famous people who owned land or visited the area. It also serves as a valuable lesson to those who may wish to live in the apparent peace and solitude of the shore....for it can change at a moment's notice. It is one of the most balanced local histories I've ever read...and is told from the perspective of those on the islands, a very nice touch. Those interested in the Mid-Atlantic should run and buy this book while it's still in print.