Local history provides a window into the social, economic, and cultural life of a community. This book explores the history of the Lowcountry region of South Carolina, focusing on the everyday events and incidents that shaped the lives of its residents. From natural disasters to political scandals, this book provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of one of America's most unique and vibrant regions. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.