The Sea Islands of South Carolina Georgia and Florida

About this book

Photographer Karen T. Bartlett traveled extensively throughout this chain of tidal and barrier islands along the coasts of South Carolina Georgia and northern Florida to capture the timeless beauty and a lifestyle that incorporates the centuries-old traditions of the distinct Geechee/Gullah African-American culture that is unique throughout these islands. The arts cuisine historic architecture and plantations as well as the local shellfish harvesting are reminiscent of an earlier age. Her photographic journey began off of the Charleston coast moving south from Sullivan s Folly and Edisto islands to Kiawah Hunting Port Royal Hilton Head and Daufiskie islands along the coast of South Carolina and continued south to Tybee Island the nature preserve and marshes of Melon Bluff Sapelo St. Simons Little St. Simons Jekyll and Cumberland islands of Georgia and Amelia Island off of Florida. As is evident in Bartlett s photos the sandy white beaches abundant wildlife and lush botanical spaces make these islands some of the most pristine and inspiring places on earth.