Folly Beach (Images of America)
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| Rating | : | 4.42 (639 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0738598593 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Originally dubbed “Folly” for its dense foliage and forests just across the marsh from James Island and Charleston, the six-mile sliver of land has served as an outpost for Civil War soldiers, an inspiration to George Gershwin, and a place of fond memories for thousands of residents, vacationers, and day-trippers seeking time to relax in the sea and sand. Folly Beach was not named for its carefree inhabitants’ lifestyles, but it is a fitting moniker nonetheless. Long before Folly became a place for respite and relaxation, however, it served as a quarantine island for sick sailors, forebodingly referred to as “Coffin Island.” By the 1950s, Folly’s dark history was sufficiently replaced with an amusement park, bowling alley, and moonlight dances out on the pier.
Bill Noel said Capturing the Past. Folly Beach is a small, quirky island in the shadows of Charleston, South Carolina, with a charm, personality, character, and characters unmatched along the coast. Glimmers of its storied past are still present and Mr. Stratton's FOLLY BEACH does a great job of capturing its history. The book not only gives us a look at the images of Folly past, but share the stories, good and bad, of generations of its residents. I highl. "Summer fun of my youth" according to Verdery. Books about Folly Beach always recall memories of my teen years of the late 19Summer fun of my youth Verdery Books about Folly Beach always recall memories of my teen years of the late 1940s-early 1950s. I did find a couple of errors in this book which disappointed me and is why I did not give it 5 stars - for instance a picture of Center Street says that it was from the 1940s when there is a 1953 Chevy parked on the street and I have difficulty with the location given for the skating rink; however, pictures of the community bui. 0s-early 1950s. I did find a couple of errors in this book which disappointed me and is why I did not give it 5 stars - for instance a picture of Center Street says that it was from the 19Summer fun of my youth Verdery Books about Folly Beach always recall memories of my teen years of the late 1940s-early 1950s. I did find a couple of errors in this book which disappointed me and is why I did not give it 5 stars - for instance a picture of Center Street says that it was from the 1940s when there is a 1953 Chevy parked on the street and I have difficulty with the location given for the skating rink; however, pictures of the community bui. 0s when there is a 195Summer fun of my youth Books about Folly Beach always recall memories of my teen years of the late 19Summer fun of my youth Verdery Books about Folly Beach always recall memories of my teen years of the late 1940s-early 1950s. I did find a couple of errors in this book which disappointed me and is why I did not give it 5 stars - for instance a picture of Center Street says that it was from the 1940s when there is a 1953 Chevy parked on the street and I have difficulty with the location given for the skating rink; however, pictures of the community bui. 0s-early 1950s. I did find a couple of errors in this book which disappointed me and is why I did not give it 5 stars - for instance a picture of Center Street says that it was from the 19Summer fun of my youth Verdery Books about Folly Beach always recall memories of my teen years of the late 1940s-early 1950s. I did find a couple of errors in this book which disappointed me and is why I did not give it 5 stars - for instance a picture of Center Street says that it was from the 1940s when there is a 1953 Chevy parked on the street and I have difficulty with the location given for the skating rink; however, pictures of the community bui. 0s when there is a 1953 Chevy parked on the street and I have difficulty with the location given for the skating rink; however, pictures of the community bui. Chevy parked on the street and I have difficulty with the location given for the skating rink; however, pictures of the community bui. My favorite place on earth My favorite place on earth! A great keepsake book for anyone who loves Folly Beach. Fabulous pictures of days gone by, until this book was printed, I wish I had experienced Folly in its true glory days, but being able to see pictures, and being familiar to the area as it is today, paints a great picture in my mind. It was fun seeing some of the locals (in the book) that I have come to meet over the years.
. He relishes in the pockets of undeveloped forest on the island and the wild terminuses on either end, as well as in the stories told by colorful characters who have called Folly home for generations. Author Stratton Lawrence moved to Folly in 2007 after years of visiting on day trips. About the Author Today, Folly Beach continues to attract and accept visitors and residents of all stripes, from artists and musicians to young families and retirees
He relishes in the pockets of undeveloped forest on the island and the wild terminuses on either end, as well as in the stories told by colorful characters who have called Folly home for generations. Author Stratton Lawrence moved to Folly in 2007 after years of visiting on day trips. Today, Folly Beach continues to attract and accept visitors and residents of all stripes, from artists and musicians to you