Isle of Hope; Georgia; nine miles south of Savannah; is a charming settlement with a story reaching back into the 1700s. Visitors to the area marvel at scenic views along the Skidaway River; grand homes built by early Savannahians; numerous historic sites; abundant wildlife; and water sports. This treasured lifestyle is one that islanders have waged heated battles to protect; and their collective experience is celebrated within the pages of this impressive pictorial volume. An original land grant from King George II of England; photographs of early families; streetcars; Barbees Pavilion; the original Mysterious Santa Claus; sailboat racing; and more are among the many notable items included in Isle of Hope; Wormsloe; and Bethesda. Wormsloe Plantation; home of Noble Jones built on land leased from the trustees of the colony of Georgia in 1736; is highlighted here; as well as the nearby community of Dutch Island; where Matthew Batson conducted his legendary aero-yacht experiments in 1913. Bethesda; founded in 1740 by Rev. George Whitefield and now Americas oldest existing home for boys; comes to life in vintage photographs and a touching poem written by an orphan in 1917. Images culled from both public and private collections evoke memories of a way of life almost extinct in todays frantic world-a way of life held steadfast by the residents of this singular Georgia community.
#435255 in eBooks 2003-10-24 2003-10-24File Name: B0099ZB6EG
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerLovely reminder of the old Deland. Pictures are great0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good job!By BarbWonder facts and pictures of historic DeLand. Good job!
