Witness the beauty and allure of Chincoteague, Virginia's largest inhabited island in 167 beautiful, modern color photos and 58 vintage postcards. Featured are the Island Roxy Theater, Miss Molly's Inn, the Beebe Ranch, the Misty of Chincoteague statue, and the Assateague lighthouse. Also portrayed are the world-famous and much-loved ponies, native to the islands, that are captured during the annual pony swim from Assateague to Chincoteague and auctioned. The well researched and informative text provides an engaging history of Chincoteague and its ponies, told with the easy flair and style of a seasoned storyteller. This book is a must for everyone who loves horses and life beside the sea.
238 colour photos
By:
James Tigner Jr. Imprint: Schiffer Publishing Ltd Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 216mm,
Width: 279mm,
Weight: 1.134kg ISBN:9780764329197 ISBN 10: 0764329197 Pages: 128 Publication Date:20 August 2008 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Unspecified
James Tigner is a collectibles dealer specializing in postcards, paper memorabilia, ephemera, and postal history. He has written many books about the Eastern Shore for Schiffer Publishing.