And I'm Glad, An Oral History of Edisto Island
Worth buying if: You value firsthand local testimony and interviews.
Skip it if: You want a scholarly monograph with heavy analysis or citations.
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Summary
Nick Lindsay's And I'm Glad, An Oral History of Edisto Island collects firsthand recollections that map the island’s everyday life, memories, and local culture across 192 pages from Arcadia Pub.
Why this book now
This oral history preserves local voices and community memory for readers seeking grounded perspectives on Southern island life.
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Good fit if you want...
- You value firsthand local testimony and interviews.
- You’re interested in Edisto Island or South Carolina community history.
- You want a scholarly monograph with heavy analysis or citations.
- You prefer broad national histories rather than localized oral narratives.
- You are specifically hunting for the newest framing rather than a backlist perspective.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780738501703
Worth buying if: You value firsthand local testimony and interviews.
Skip it if: You want a scholarly monograph with heavy analysis or citations.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Light Short sit-downs
At 192 pages, expect a focused, interview-driven read that can be consumed in several short sessions or one sustained sitting.
What stands out here
This Arcadia Pub edition emphasizes oral testimony and local memory, presenting Edisto Island through residents’ voices rather than authorial synthesis.
Best way to approach it
Read slowly to absorb individual reminiscences and return to specific interviews for details about people, places, and moments on Edisto Island.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780738501703
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