The thriving barrier islands of Chincoteague and Assateague entice over a million tourists to their shores every year. Adjacent to one another; these parcels of land jutting into the Atlantic have a symbiotic relationshipmdash;Chincoteague; a modern; developed community that thrives on tourism; helps attract visitors to neighboring Assateague; which in turn acts as a natural buffer against the surging tides and is home to Assateague Island NationalSeashore; a state park that provides protection for native flora and fauna and leisure activities for the nature lover. Overlapping the border between Maryland and Virginia; Assateague Island remains an undisturbed natural habitat boasting extensive wetlands and wildlife. Images of the native inhabitants of this area aboundmdash;the ponies; birds; and sea life take center stage; while the sandy dunes and rolling ocean provide a beautiful backdrop. The families who made the island of Chincoteague their home; from as early as 1650; were a tough breed and; over the years; made many contributions to the improvement of their community. Schools; churches; and businesses were established;bridges were built; roads were paved; and waterways made navigablemdash;all of this visually documented and now available in this remarkable volume.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A Nostalgic Trip HomeBy Suzanne K. BendallWell done. Excellent coverage. What a host of memories this book evoked!! I grew up in Vincennes during these years. When I told my son about the book. he immediately ordered one for him and one for his sister. I have gone through the book and written notes for them regarding each photo that had special meaning for me.I was disappointed that Smith Hardware (now Beards) was not mentioned or pictured--even though it was across the street from Clean Towel Service. page 12. I worked in Smiths office summers during my high school years.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Vincennes 1930-1960By Garry L. HallIllustration quality is very high. The photos and captions bring back a lot of good memories for me about growing up in Vincennes. If your hometown is Vincennes Indiana then this book is a must. Youll find you cant put it down. Each page with great old photos wiil have you thinking and talking about those simpler times. Remember when.............
