{"product_id":"palms-priests-and-pirates-the-epic-history-of-amelia-island-florida-hardcover","title":"Palms, Priests, and Pirates: The Epic History of Amelia Island, Florida - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eStephen Doster\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBenjamin Galland\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003ePalms, Priests, Pirates: The Epic History of Amelia Island, Florida\u003c\/i\u003e, Stephen Doster offers the first comprehensive examination of the rich and captivating history of this unique barrier island off the northeast coast of Florida. Drawing on extensive research and a deep personal connection to the region, Doster has chronicled Amelia Island's remarkable story--from its initial Native American settlement, through the Spanish colonial era and the founding of Fernandina, to the island's tumultuous periods of pirate raids, American \"patriot\" invasions, Civil War upheaval, and devastating yellow fever outbreaks. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBy weaving together these diverse threads of Amelia Island's past, with spectacular images by acclaimed photographer Benjamin Galland, Doster aims to offer readers an unparalleled understanding of the island's pivotal role in the broader history of Florida and the early formation of the United States. From the cultural clashes between Indigenous populations and European colonizers to the strategic military significance of this Atlantic coastal outpost, Doster's book provides a fresh and illuminating perspective on an often-overlooked corner of American history. Ultimately, \u003ci\u003ePalms, Priests, and Pirates\u003c\/i\u003e celebrates the remarkable resilience and enduring spirit of Amelia Island, a place whose dramatic saga from its earliest occupation to the present has remained largely untold--until now.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStephen Doster (Author) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e STEPHEN DOSTER was born in Kingston, England, and raised on St. Simons Island, Georgia. He is an award-winning author and editor of several books, most of which focus on Georgia and the Georgia coast, including \u003ci\u003eLord Baltimore\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eVoices from St. Simons: Personal Narratives of an Island's Past\u003c\/i\u003e. He also produced \u003ci\u003eSaint Simons 360\u003c\/i\u003e, a historical video. Doster was named a 2021 Georgia Author of the Year by the Georgia Writers Association for his book \u003ci\u003eCumberland Island: Footsteps in Time\u003c\/i\u003e (Georgia). He lives in Nashville, Tennessee. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBenjamin Galland (Photographer) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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: \u003ci\u003eIsland Time: An Illustrated History of St. Simons Island, Georgia\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eIsland Passages: An Illustrated History of Jekyll Island, Georgia\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eSapelo: People and Place on a Georgia Sea Island\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eCumberland Island: Footsteps in Time\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eFollowing the Tabby Trail: Where Coastal History Is Captured in Unique Oyster-Shell Structures\u003c\/i\u003e. Galland is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys kayaking, fly-fishing, camping, and exploring. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.16 x 10.29 x 9.15 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 15, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52072373322029,"sku":"9780820375212","price":39.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/palms-priests-and-pirates-the-epic-history-of-amelia-island-florida-hardcover-8570741.webp?v=1780165087","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/palms-priests-and-pirates-the-epic-history-of-amelia-island-florida-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}