Sapelo Island

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The narrative explores the enchanting history of Sapelo Island, Georgia, highlighting its antebellum past and the legacy of its African American residents. Central to the story are two influential millionaires, Howard E. Coffin and Richard J. Reynolds Jr., who shaped the island's mid-20th-century landscape. The book features nearly 200 photographs that chronicle this era from 1912 to 1964, beginning with a look at plantation owner Thomas Spalding, capturing the island's unique blend of history, culture, and the impact of its prominent figures.