Author: Scott B. Williams
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
ISBN: 1604736151
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 258
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TRAVEL RECREATION Mississippi's barrier islands claim some of the most remote and unspoiled sites along the Gulf of Mexico. The distance of East and West Ship Island, Horn Island, Cat Island, and Petit Bois Island from the mainland has sheltered them from extensive development. The inclusion of all in the roster of protected places in the Gulf Islands National Seashore Act has assured that they will remain close to their natural state long into the future. For those who love the seashore, the Mississippi Gulf Coast is an ideal place for adventure. The wilderness islands, the back bays and coastal rivers, and the Gulf of Mexico itself offer pleasure for boaters and nature lovers. This book will guide them to special places in these relatively shallow waters. Filled with detailed descriptions of many alluring settings, along with directions for navigation to secluded coves and coastal bayous, this book gives tips and pointers for a wide range of boaters, whether their preferred craft is a canoe, a sea kayak, or a luxury yacht. What are the best and safest routes? What are the weather patterns? How does one select the perfect craft? Here from an expert who has explored the coastal waters during a period of fifteen years are the answers, rich in anecdotes, along with information on charter boats, excursion boats, and other options for exploring and fishing. Scott B. Williams has been exploring Mississippi's marine waters and islands for more than fifteen years in sea kayaks and a variety of sailboats and has published numerous articles in Sea Kayaker. Williams builds wooden boats and does custom yacht and residential woodwork, dividing his time between Biloxi and Brandon, Mississippi. More information is avialable at his website at www.scottbwilliams.com."
Author: Rebecca Giles
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781734495041
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 36
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Coastal Mississippi Alphabet celebrates the people, places, and events unique to the area of south Mississippi from Bay St. Louis to Pascagoula teaching while it entertains. Rhymed verse, interesting facts, historical photographs, and beautifully detailed illustrations depict the rich offerings of this distinctive geographic region. A hidden picture activity and a glossary of terms enhance the learning in this delightfully educational book.
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1394
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Author: Carole Marsh
Publisher: Carole Marsh Books
ISBN: 0793306450
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 54
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 368
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Author: Carole Marsh
Publisher: Carole Marsh Books
ISBN: 0793357942
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Languages : en
Pages : 63
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Author: Carole Marsh
Publisher: Carole Marsh Books
ISBN: 0793306434
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Languages : en
Pages : 54
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Author: Carole Marsh
Publisher: Carole Marsh Books
ISBN: 0793354889
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 69
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Author: Deanne Love Stephens
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
ISBN: 1496833589
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 168
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The seafood industry on the coast of Mississippi has attracted waves of immigrants and other workers—oftentimes folks who were either already acquainted with maritime livelihoods or those who quickly adapted to the resources of the region. For generations the industry has provided employment and sustenance to Coast peoples. Deanne Love Stephens tells their stories and identifies key populations who have worked this harvest. Oyster and shrimp processing were the most significant of these trades, and much of the Gulf Coast's history follows these two delicacies. Harvesting, processing, and marketing oyster and shrimp products built the Mississippi seafood industry and powered the growth of the entire coastal region. This book is the first to offer a broad view of the many ethnic groups and distinct populations who toiled in the oyster and shrimp industries. Relying heavily upon contemporary newspapers, oral histories, and interviews to create a rich picture of the industry and its workers, the author presents the history of laboring people who daily toiled in factories and often went unheard and unrecognized. Stephens provides an overview of significant early developments and the beginnings of the industry, considering the development of railroad expansion, lighthouse construction, and ice technology. She covers significant state and federal legislation that both defined and protected marine resources, illustrating the depth of the industry’s importance as Mississippians wrestled with adequate protective measures to preserve oyster and shrimp resources throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Author: National Ocean Survey. Office of Coastal Zone Management
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Category : Coastal zone management
Languages : en
Pages : 180
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