Assateague Island

by Myrna J. Cherrix

Book Overview

Assateague, a sandy, marshy, and swamp-like land off the coast of the Delmarva Peninsula, is a paradise to beach lovers, bird watchers, photographers, hunters, and fishermen.

The Native American tribes who inhabited the area for generations before the first European colonists found an abundant supply of waterfowl, fish, and shellfish for hunting and fishing; Assateague was patented in 1687, and early settlers farmed, raised livestock,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738587796
• ISBN13: 9780738587790
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.6" x 9.2"