Beaufort, South Carolina : A History

by Helsley, Alexia Jones

• ISBN13: 9781596290273
• ISBN10: 1596290277
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-05-30
• Publisher: History Pr

Summary

As one of the oldest settlements in North America, Beaufort, South Carolina, can trace its roots deep into the rich history of the New World. This charming city beneath moss-draped oaks has a heritage that is as diverse as it is sweeping.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 9
Acknowledgements	p. 11
Prologue	p. 13
A Fair and Fit Place, until 1587	p. 15
Englishmen, Scots and Yemassee, 1587-1703	p. 23
A New Town-Threats and Promises, 1704-1754	p. 29
Toward Independence, 1755-1783	p. 49
Post-war Recovery, 1784-1829	p. 59
Antebellum Beaufort, 1830-1860	p. 79
Civil War, Military Occupation, 1861-1865	p. 97
Reconstruction and its Aftermath, 1865-1889	p. 123
The Nineties, the Storm and Jim Crow, 1890-1899	p. 143
Beaufort in the Twentieth Century, 1900-1957	p. 157
Mid-century Challenges, 1958-1969	p. 193
Toward the Light, 1970-Present	p. 213
Epilogue: Queen City of the Sea Islands	p. 225
Selected Reading List	p. 227
Index	p. 229
About the Author	p. 249
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