Island Passages - by Jingle Davis (Hardcover)

About the Book

Written in a lively, accessible style by Jingle Davis and lavishly illustrated with photographs by Benjamin Galland, Island Passages is a solid work of public history that presents a carefully researched document of Jekyll Island, from its geologic beginning as a shifting sand spit to its present-day ownership by the state of Georgia.

Book Synopsis

Although it is among the smallest of Georgia's Golden Isles, Jekyll Island boasts a depth of history rivaling that of its larger neighbors. The island embraces two National Historic Landmarks, a listing reserved for the nation's most significant treasures. More than fifty archaeological sites have been excavated on Jekyll; others remain unexplored, including an Indian burial mound discovered recently on the grounds of a beachfront motel.

Written in a lively, accessible style by Jingle Davis and lavishly illustrated with photographs by Benjamin Galland, Island Passages is a solid work of public history that presents a carefully researched document of Jekyll Island, from itsgeologic beginning as a shifting sand spit to its present-day ownership by the state of Georgia.

While many books have been published about Jekyll, most focus on specific eras or episodes of island history--such as the Jekyll Island Club, the landing of the slaveship Wanderer, and the Du Bignon family dynasty. Davis and Galland's book makes an important contribution to the island's literature because it synthesizes all these aspects into a comprehensive and beautifully executed history that will appeal to coastal and island history aficionados and the general reader alike.

Review Quotes

The scenic photos, both historic and contemporary, of land and sea are spectacular and set this tome apart from others. . . . Whether seeking a worthwhile read, or a treat for your guests, Northern Mariner readers will be pleased with Island Passages.--Jim Gallen "The Northern Mariner"

In her new book, Island Passages, Jingle Davis provides a sweeping overview of the history and natural environment of Jekyll Island. Written with a reporter's flair and lavishly illustrated with photographs by Benjamin Galland, this volume is one that lovers of Jekyll Island and coastal Georgia will want to add to their libraries.--June Hall McCash "author of The Jekyll Island Cottage Colony, Jekyll Island's Early Years, and coauthor of The Jekyll Island Club"

This is a winner of a book that every visitor to the Georgia coast, and every resident, will want to own. It is well researched and well written, and the photographs are a knock-out. Jingle Davis gives us prime examples of the good and bad in Georgia's past as she deftly shows how Jekyll Island fits into the history of the Golden Isles.--Jerald T. Milanich "author of Laboring in the Fields of the Lord: Spanish Missions and Southeastern Indians"

About the Author

Jingle Davis (Author)
JINGLE DAVIS was a retired journalist who worked for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution for over twenty years, often covering South Georgia and the coast. She is the author of Island Time: An Illustrated History of St. Simons Island, Georgia and Island Passages: An Illustrated History of Jekyll Island, Georgia (both Georgia).

Benjamin Galland (Photographer)
BENJAMIN GALLAND, born and raised on St. Simons Island, grew up exploring and photographing the pristine and unparalleled beauty of the southeastern coast. Aside from his artistic photography, he owns Volo Project and offers commercial marketing photography specializing in lifestyle, tourism, hospitality, food, and conservation. With a passion for storytelling, the outdoors, and conservation, Galland uses his camera to portray the things that matter most to him. He has five books published with the University of Georgia Press: Island Time: An Illustrated History of St. Simons Island, Georgia; Island Passages: An Illustrated History of Jekyll Island, Georgia; Sapelo: People and Place on a Georgia Sea Island; Cumberland Island: Footsteps in Time; and Following the Tabby Trail: Where Coastal History Is Captured in Unique Oyster-Shell Structures. Galland is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys kayaking, fly-fishing, camping, and exploring.