This inside look at charming Charleston, a picturesque 18th-century city with its protected harbor on the coast of South Carolina, includes its surrounding beaches, islands and suburbs--including Mt. Pleasant, Summerville, and Kiawah Island. Detailed discussion and up-to-date information explain the many offerings of this scenic destination and welcoming hometown rich in history, culture, a healthy economy, and Southern charm.
Author J. Michael McLaughlin has been living in and writing about the Lowcountry for 20 years. His work has appeared in numerous regional and national magazines. Co-author Lee Davis Todman was raised in Charleston and returned there in 1987 to focus on a freelance marketing and advertising career.