It Happened in South Carolina

From the tragic tale behind the ghostly Gray Man who warns Pawleys Island residents of impending hurricanes to the story behind the birth of the dance craze known the world over as "The Charleston," It Happened in South Carolina takes readers on a behind-the-scenes tour of some of the fascinating characters and episodes that mark the Palmetto State's eventful past. Here you'll discover the escapades of "Gentleman Pirate" Stede Bonnet, who terrorized the coastline alongside the notorious Blackbeard. You'll also 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. And you'll learn about the famous Haile Gold Mine, at one time the most successful producer of gold east of the Mississippi River. In an easy-to-read style that is entertaining and informative, J. Michael McLaughlin and Lee Davis Todman recount some of the most captivating moments from South Carolina's history.Todman, Lee Davis is the author of 'It Happened in South Carolina', published 2003 under ISBN 9780762724529 and ISBN 0762724528.