Description: Sapelo Island's Hog Hammock by Michele Nicole Johnson Hog Hammock, located on Georgiaas Sapelo Island, is only accessible by ferry or private boat. It is one of the last island-based Gullah-Geechee communities in Americaaa living connection to West African languages, folkways, and spiritual traditions. With its dirt roads and tin-roofed houses, Hog Hammock is the site of a social hall, two historic Baptist churches, and a former schoolhouse, all built by descendants of slaves. The nearby Behavior Cemetery has burial sites that date back 200 years. Much has been written about the people of Hog Hammock and Sapelo Island, mostly documenting their lives as slaves and then as landowning free people working for millionaires who reshaped Sapelo Island into their own personal retreats. But there is another part of the islandas story, one filled with entrepreneurs, skilled craftsmen, and community leaders, that is told here in Images of America: Sapelo Islandas Hog Hammock. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Hog Hammock, located on Georgia's Sapelo Island, is only accessible by ferry or private boat. It is one of the last island-based Gullah-Geechee communities in America—a living connection to West African languages, folkways, and spiritual traditions. With its dirt roads and tin-roofed houses, Hog Hammock is the site of a social hall, two historic Baptist churches, and a former schoolhouse, all built by descendants of slaves. The nearby Behavior Cemetery has burial sites that date back 200 years. Much has been written about the people of Hog Hammock and Sapelo Island, mostly documenting their lives as slaves and then as landowning free people working for millionaires who reshaped Sapelo Island into their own personal retreats. But there is another part of the island's story, one filled with entrepreneurs, skilled craftsmen, and community leaders, that is told here in Images of America: Sapelo Island's Hog Hammock. Details ISBN0738568473 Author Michele Nicole Johnson Pages 128 Publisher Arcadia Publishing (SC) Series Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) Language English ISBN-10 0738568473 ISBN-13 9780738568478 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 975.8 Illustrations Yes Year 2009 Publication Date 2009-03-31 Short Title SAPELO ISLANDS HOG HAMMOCK Audience General/Trade We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138016573;
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