St. Simons Island: A Summary of Its History

By R. Edwin Green

Book Overview

South of Savannah, along the picturesque and historic coastline of Georgia, lies a group of barrier islands known as the Golden Isles.

This collection of coastal sea islands has attracted people--Native Americans, European settlers and vacationing sun-seekers--throughout history, for the islands' bountiful resources and appealing climate. Perhaps the brightest jewel of these islands is St. Simons Island. The History Press is proud to re-issue St. Simons Island: A Summary of its History, by local resident and historian R. Edwin Green. Mr. Green has compiled an informative volume, which highlights the unique and developing history of one of Georgia's most popular sea islands. Spanning over three hundred years of island history, Mr. Green brings to life the day-to-day toils of the Native Americans and their interaction with Spanish missionaries, the hardships faced by James Oglethorpe during the early colonial period, the rise and fall of the antebellum plantation society and the twentieth century with the start of St. Simons as a vacation and resort destination. With a keen eye for the details, which imparts the reader with a true understanding of the island's people and history, Mr. Green offers both the visitor and resident the historical foundation to enjoy all that St. Simons has to offer.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 159629017X
• ISBN13: 9781596290174
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.2" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Excellent writing, and artistry.

A superior book! The author presents the history of this island in a glorious fashion. The artist is superb. Recommended reading for everyone.

This book is a must-read for all MANKIND (humankind?)

Mr. Green makes history enjoyable, even to those who may have originally thought that they didn't like history. Upon reading this book one quickly realizes that history is indeed alive with intrigue and heart-ache. Join the ranks of those who have read and been changed by this book

A first-rate history of a beautiful place

The typical visitor to St. Simons Island heads straight to the beach. But the vacationer's stay would be greatly enhanced by a quick detour to the local bookstore to buy a copy of this excellent book, which makes for easy beach reading. Mr. Green has made history come alive by highlighting the lifestyle of the island's pre-Civil War residents and by portraying its surprising significance to John Wesley, founder of the Methodist Church. Mary Green's illustrations enrich the text by portraying both the beauty of the island and the strength of character of its early residents. The net result of the "Green team's" efforts make those who come to the island realize that it is more than just a pretty place

Thumbs-Up for St. Simons Island History

St. Simons Island, Georgia, is one of the most beautiful vacation and resort areas in the U.S. The Island is steeped in history. This book is an ideal way for vacationers to feel the tradition that lives on the Island

Concise and well written

This is a concise very well written book about a beautiful island, rich in history, on the coast of Georgi