This book is a look back over time and events; at life as it once was; compared to today with its many changes due to development; etc. A documentation and artistic preservation of the history and culture of the Gullah people along the Carolina Lowcountry. A deep look at the lives; traditions; customs and experiences of the Gullah people along the Carolina Lowcountry; along the coastal areas and Sea Islands. A culture and people that have survived so many changes and displacements due to time and events; such as; the tremendous amount of development that has come to areas they once called home. Some communities that were isolated and tucked away way back in time decades ago are now seeing that the area they once called home for generations is now in great demand; for this is prime land that is now in great demand for development. The people have retained their culture and heritage as passed down to them for generations. A Gullah-Geechee culture that came from West Africa and passed down by Sea Island slaves to subsequent generations. We have seen and are experiencing a living history; and may be living in a perpetual museum. The people are aware of their culture and traditions; and they are still living in these isolated areas by choice; just fulfilling their part in history; for each generation is a part of the Historic Living Museum. Their history comes alive within the pages of this book which includes illustrations and pictures by the author. A once in a lifetime experience that takes you back to the actual events that occurred so many years ago. This book is a Living Historic Museum that comes alive within the pages of this Truly Remarkable Book!
#19017503 in Books 2001-08Original language:English #File Name: 0970301464
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