Apalachicola Bay

by McCarthy, Kevin M.; Trotter, William L.

• ISBN13: 9781561642991
• ISBN10: 1561642991
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-04-01
• Publisher: Pineapple Press

Summary

From the union of the Chattahoochee and Flint Rivers at the Georgia-Florida state line, the mighty Apalachicola River flows unimpeded for about 100 miles to the Gulf of Mexico. At the river's mouth lies Apalachicola Bay and Florida's "Forgotten Coast," known for world-class seafood and seemingly endless miles of pristine beaches, shallow estuaries, and protected forests. In Apalachicola Bay, author Kevin McCarthy takes us through the history of the bay's sites and communities. With vibrant color paintings by William Trotter, Apalachicola Bay will let you savor some authentic Florida history and see what makes this "Forgotten Coast" memorable for residents and visitors alike. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Kevin M. McCarthy is a professor of English and Florida Studies at the University of Florida

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION	1	(4)
I. APALACHICOLA BAY	5	(123)
1. St. Vincent Island	7	(7)
2. Little St. George Island	14	(8)
3. St. George Island	22	(8)
4. Dog Island	30	(7)
5. Apalachicola National Forest	37	(7)
6. Apalachicola River	44	(9)
7. Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve	53	(7)
8. Cotton	60	(5)
9. Oysters	65	(8)
10. Shrimp, Fish, and Other Seafood	73	(8)
11. Logging and Sawmills	81	(7)
12. Steamboats	88	(7)
13. Fort Gadsden	95	(6)
14. Lanark and St. James Island	101	(7)
15. Carrabelle	108	(7)
16. Carrabelle Beach and Surroundings	115	(6)
17. Eastpoint	121	(7)
II. APALACHICOLA	128	(57)
18. Downtown	130	(6)
19. Inns and Hotels	136	(7)
20. Churches	143	(5)
21. Schools	148	(7)
22. Parks and Cemeteries	155	(8)
23. John Gorrie Museum and Chapman House	163	(7)
24. African Americans in Apalachicola	170	(8)
25. Military Sites	178	(7)
CONCLUSION	185	(1)
VISITING INFORMATION	186	(3)
FURTHER READING	189	(4)
INDEX	193