Cumberland Island - Images of America Author:Patricia Barefoot Rich in history, wildlife, and beautiful coastal landscapes, Georgias Cumberland Island attracts many an island tourist and nature lover. The islands well-preserved marshes, tidal creeks, and dune fields provide this hidden oasis with a rare natural charm. The area is also home to a wide variety of animal species, including loggerhea... more »d turtles, bob cats, manatees, and alligators, just to name a few. Though Cumberland is best known for being the nations largest wilderness island, its historydating back to the 16th centuryalso includes a period of use as a mission by the Franciscans. Among its historic sites are the magnificent ruins of Dungeness, the house built by the Carnegie family during the latter part of the 19th century, as well as the romantic Greyfield Inn. This pictorial history of Cumberland Island illustrates the people, places, and events that have shaped the areas cultural and natural history. The islands rare solitude and beauty, which have resulted from conservation and preservation efforts in the area, are captured in this carefully detailed book for all lovers of nature and history to enjoy. Though the island permits only very limited human traffic, these images allow the reader to appreciate the Cumberland landscapelaced with wild animals, pirate coves, English forts, and an African-American settlementfrom afar.« less