On April 12; 1861; Confederate forces at Fort Johnson fired upon Federal-occupied Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor; etching James Islands name in American history as the starting place of the War Between the States. The island was a battleground for war skirmishes; live oak-laden property that housed antebellum plantations; fertile soil that yielded sea island cotton; precious land that enslaved so many; and a rural planting community existing in the shadow of Charleston. More than this; though; James Island was and is a beloved home to generations of proud families and individuals. This South Carolina sea island; which once flourished and folded under the bondage of slavery; is now a place where all races live and celebrate its rich heritage. The Gullah culture and language thrive and are treasured here; as are the Southern traditions of the original planters and their descendants.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Rating Curwensville Pennsylvanias (Images of America):By Teresa A WilliamsJulie Rae Rickard has managed to collect publish many photos from Curwensville Clearfield Pennsylvanias history; She needs to be commended for her hard work!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. very goodBy Donna LaRockI lived in Curwensville for 55 years and when I read Julies book I found out that had only lived on Irwin Hill and missed the rest of the town.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Around CurwensvilleBy LynnI knew this was a good book. I got one for my husband. I got this second one for my uncle. Very good book.
