In his second volume of Edisto history, Spencer recounts the events of the Civil War, the struggles of Reconstruction, the effects of the new freedman class and the island's rebirth as a favorite vacation spot and modern community in the twentieth century.
Each chapter offers an enjoyable excursion into the past and a detailed look at the remarkable history of Edisto.
History Press Library Editions Edisto island, 1861 to 2006: ruin, recovery and rebirth, hardcover/charles spencer
