Author Description

Modern and historical photograph and postcard images of Chincoteague Island in Virginia. 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 accompanying 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.