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More than Petticoats: Remarkable South Carolina Women celebrates the women who shaped the Palmetto State. Short, illuminating biographies and archival photographs and paintings tell the stories of women from across the state who served as teachers, writers, entrepreneurs, and artists.

The definitive collection of South Carolina's odd, wacky, and most offbeat people, places, and things, for South Carolina residents and anyone else who enjoys local humor and trivia with a twist.

Much has happened in South Carolina throughout its checkered three hundred year history. It Happened in South Carolina goes behind-the-scenes to tell its story, in over 30 short episodes that reveal the intriguing people and events that have shaped the Palmetto State. • Discover the escapades of “Gentleman Pirate” Stede Bonnet, who terrorized the coastline alongside the notorious Blackbeard.  • Make the acquaintance of young Eliza Lucas, who changed the course of American history when she took charge of the family plantation at the tender age of sixteen.  • Learn about the famous Haile Gold Mine, at one time the most successful producer of gold east of the Mississippi River. • Learn how the Jenkins Orphanage Band originated the dance craze known as the Charleston.

Charleston attracts millions of visitors with its history charm and its blend of culture, art, and preservation. This guide takes the readers on historical tours based on periods of history.

Insiders' Guide to Charleston is the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information to this charming southern city. Written by a local (and true insider), it offers a personal and practical perspective of Charleston and its surrounding environs. With over two-million books sold, Insiders’ Guides are the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information making them an indispensable guide for travelers and residents alike.

Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you’re a visitor or a local looking for something different, South Carolina Off the Beaten Path shows you the Palmetto State with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to those you never knew existed. ·Explore the wildlife refuge at Hobcaw Barony for an in-depth look at everything from butterflies to oysters·Hop a steam engine train for an excursion into the mountains of Fairfield County·Take a white-water rafting trip on the Chattanooga RiverSo if you’ve “been there, done that” one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.

The National Historic Landmarks series provides readers with a carefully researched, thoughtfully curated guide to each state or region’s most significant historic sites. Organized by region, with full-color photos guides will appeal to historical enthusiasts, armchair travelers, and both local visitors and tourists alike.