Eastern Islands: Accessible Islands of the East Coast

Propelled along by clear, evocative prose which captures and conveys a true sense of place, this guide to unbridged islands (those reached only by boat or plane) will fascinate readers. Beginning in Maine and ending in the Florida Keys, it covers 34 islands of New England, New York, Maryland, Virginia, the Carolinas, Georgia, and Florida. Information on size, population, geology, ecology, and access in included for each island. There are no hotel, motel, or restaurant lists, but, rather, intriguing histories and detailed descriptions of each island and its community. Uninitiated readers will want to catch the next ferry to the island of their choice. Recommended for public library travel collections. Photographs and maps not seen. Note: Sarah Wright's Islands of the South and Southeastern United States (LJ 4/15/89) covers 77 islands and gives accommodations and restaurants, as well as historical background, etc.