Morris Island Lighthouse: Charleston's Maritime Beacon

by Douglas Bostick

Overview

Douglas Bostick, historian and former director of Save the Light, Inc., recounts the stories of the many lightkeepers and their families who braved meager provisions, low pay and grueling conditions living on a small island at the entrance to Charleston Harbor.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781596294707
Publisher:	History Press, The
Publication date:	05/09/2008
Pages:	126
Product dimensions:	6.70(w) x 9.70(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Doug Bostick is a native of James Island and is an eighth-generation South Carolinian. He is a graduate of the College of Charleston and earned a master's degree from the University of South Carolina. Bostick is a former staff and faculty member of the University of South Carolina and the University of Maryland. He is the author of fifteen books, and his knowledge of history is enhanced by a raconteur's gift for storytelling.

Table of Contents

Foreword   Richard L. Beck, DMD     9
Acknowledgements     11
First Light     13
"A Strange Building"     17
The Second Lighthouse     23
The "Gate of Hell"     29
"Engaged on Public Works"     41
Shining Once Again     47
Life on the Island     63
"Water at the Doorstep"     83
Lighthouse for Sale     91
Saved by Save the Light     97
Preserving the Old Charleston Light     105
Lightkeepers Stationed on Morris Island     123
Bibliography     125
About the Author     127