Ocracoke in the Fifties

by Dare Wright and Brook Ashley

Half a century after the publication of The Lonely Doll, Dare Wright remains a subject of fascination. A strikingly attractive woman-child--a model and fashion photographer who always saw the world through the eyes of a girl--she was the author of nineteen children's books that are still remembered fondly by a legion of fans. Ocracoke in the Fifties, now in print for the first time, is Dare Wright's only book for adults. First and foremost,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0895873222
• ISBN13: 9780895873224
• Release Date: April 2006
• Publisher: Blair
• Length: 113 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.0" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

Honoring Ocracoke

With simple prose and beautiful photographs, this slim volume evokes the island's history and beauty. It conjures the spirit of those who founded Ocracoke village and portrays the strong sense of community that continues to this day. It is a graceful snapshot of the island at the moment it became ripe for discovery by the rest of us, thanks to a paved road and National Seashore status. Let's hope we prove to be worthy stewards.