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Karen stokes, an archivist at the south carolina historical society who has worked with historical documents for nearly 20 years in beautiful charleston, sc, has a passionate interest in the confederate period of south carolina history. A complete, detailed, and engaging history of charleston, sc from its founding in 1670 to hurricane. South carolina books, stories, novels for sale online. Here are some of the best nonfiction books about charleston history and culture. Although there are plenty of excellent non fiction history books to choose from, you can also read lighter, historical fiction novels set in charleston. The best books about south carolina this is my south. South carolina books, stories, novels for sale online sciway. Although there are plenty of excellent non fiction. Hopefully, youll get some personal recommendations, but goodreads has a list of book set in charleston, sc.
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