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Author: Blanche W. Floyd
Publisher: John F Blair Pub
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 148
ISBN-13: 9781878177087
DOWNLOAD EBOOKStories of the Grand Strand like the failed Spanish settlement of 1526, Blackbeard's lost treasure, and the ghost of Murrells Inlet.
Author: Blanche W. Floyd
Publisher:
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781878177124
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Rod Gragg
Publisher: Pelican Publishing
Published: 2006-01-31
Total Pages: 196
ISBN-13: 9781455610587
DOWNLOAD EBOOK“A popularly written glimpse of history along the Grand Strand . . . Eminently readable and varied”—from the award-winning historian and author (The State). From Little River to Georgetown, the South Carolina Grand Strand—popularly known as the Myrtle Beach region—is only fifty-five miles long, yet few coastlines have a richer, more colorful history. Numbered among its parade of colorful characters are hardened explorers, seasoned woodsmen, remarkable women, famous soldiers, powerful politicians, men of violence, rich men, poor men, and gifted visionaries. Planters, Pirates, and Patriots offers historical vignettes of the Grand Strand’s diverse array of heroes, smugglers, and settlers that “have the resonance of real life. Truth is stranger than fiction; it’s also more entertaining” (The Charlotte Observer). “An enthralling and engrossing history with the pace and vividness of a good novel.” —Charles Joyner, author of Down by the Riverside
Author: Rod Gragg
Publisher: Book Service Assoc
Published: 1984
Total Pages: 149
ISBN-13: 9780916253004
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Rick Simmons
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2010-07-25
Total Pages: 128
ISBN-13: 1614232113
DOWNLOAD EBOOKJoin author Dr. Rick Simmons as he recalls the hidden history and legends of The Grand Strand in South Carolina. Though today South Carolina's Grand Strand is known primarily for tourism, Hidden History of the Grand Strand examines the area's often-overlooked stories spanning more than five hundred years, from the lost Spanish flagship Capitana in 1526 to the German U-boats that reportedly roamed the Intracoastal Waterway with the help of local collaborators during World War II. Along the way, learn about the hidden history of the now-vanished villages of La Grange and Lafayette, the great canal on North Island and the wrecks of the Freeda A. Wyley, the USS Harvest Moon and the City of Richmond, as well as the real stories behind the legends of Old Gunn Church, the illegal casino at the Ocean Forest Hotel, the U-boat pens on the Waccamaw River and Drunken Jack Island. This work presents a unique look at the area, its history and the legends that enthrall visitors to this day.
Author: Jim Morekis
Publisher:
Published: 2018
Total Pages: 434
ISBN-13: 9781640492479
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscover South Carolina with Moon Travel Guides! From the creative hub of Charleston to the laidback Lowcountry, see what sets the Palmetto State apart with Moon South Carolina. Inside you'll find: -Strategic, flexible itineraries that can be adapted for your budget and timeline, whether you're planning a getaway to the Grand Strand or a long weekend in the Blue Ridge Mountains, or spending a week exploring the whole state -Unique activities and can't-miss highlights: Wander the charming streets of historic Charleston, hear the stories of Civil War battlefields, and learn about South Carolina's important African American history. Canoe down the longest blackwater river on earth, tee off at world-class golf courses, or explore the cypress swamps at Congaree National Park. Kick back at Myrtle Beach, explore rolling sand dunes, or hike the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Sample smoky barbecue and fried catfish, or mingle with locals over an authentic Lowcountry boil -Honest advice from South Carolina expert Jim Morekis on where to eat, where to stay, and how to get around -Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout -Handy tips for seniors, international visitors, travelers with disabilities, and more -Background information on South Carolina's history, culture, landscape, and wildlife -Full coverage of Charleston, Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand, Hilton Head and the Lowcountry, Columbia and the Midlands, and Greenville and the UpstateWith Moon South Carolina's local perspective, myriad activities, and expert know-how, you can plan your trip your way. Exploring the cities of the South' Check out Moon Charleston & Savannah. Craving a beach getaway' Try Moon Coastal Carolinas.
Author: Susan Hoffer McMillan
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 132
ISBN-13: 9780738517056
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMyrtle Beach and the Grand Strand have become the world's playground. What began over a century ago as local beach retreats between Little River and Georgetown have changed so dramatically that their history is endangered. Wide beaches, warm surf, and abundant wildlife ignited a resort phenomenon that now offers world-class hotels, dining, shopping, entertainment, and recreation. This volume retraces the area's progression from Myrtle Beach's humble beginning in 1901 through the middle years of the 20th century to beyond 1954, when Hurricane Hazel crushed the Grand Strand and determined owners rebuilt their resorts with strength and grandeur. Included among these 240 vintage images are scenes of early dance pavilions, favorite tourist venues, and quaint cottage hotels in old Myrtle Beach. There are yesteryear views of Murrells Inlet and the beaches of Surfside, Garden City, and Pawley's Island, and vintage photographs of Ocean Drive and surrounding beaches in North Myrtle Beach. Susan Hoffer McMillan, author of two vintage postcard histories on coastal South Carolina, delves deeply into the history of Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand to share her fascination with its past through this unprecedented photograph collection. Whether you recall memories of places in this book or just seek to understand the evolution of Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand, you will enjoy forgotten images that illuminate and preserve the past for future generations.
Author: Becky Billingsley
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2013-06-25
Total Pages: 231
ISBN-13: 1614239533
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe culinary history of Myrtle Beach reflects a unique merging of Native American, European, African and Caribbean cuisines. Learn the techniques used by enslaved Africans created vast wealth for rice plantation owners; what George Washington likely ate when visiting South Carolina in 1791; how the turpentine industry gave rise to a sticky sweet potato cooking method; and why locals eagerly anticipate one special time of year when boiled peanuts are at their best. Author Becky Billingsley, a longtime Myrtle Beach-area restaurant journalist, digs deep into historic records and serves up both tantalizing personal interviews and dishes on the best local restaurants, where many delicious farm-to-table heritage foods can still be enjoyed.
Author: Blanche W. Floyd
Publisher: John F. Blair, Publisher
Published: 1999
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781878177100
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn continuous use since colonial days, the King's Highway, now U.S. 17, is America's oldest road running from north to south. The King's Highway has played a part in intriguing stories about Seewee Indians, participants in the American Revolution and the Civil War, pirates Stede Bonnet and Anne Bonny, and the ghosts at Old Gunn Church.
Author: Chamber of Commerce (Myrtle Beach, S.C.)
Publisher:
Published: 195?
Total Pages: 38
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