Holland Island Lost Atlantis of the Chesapeake

Generations of boaters marveled when a tall, weather-worn house seemed to rise from the depths of Chesapeake Bay, growing on the horizon, as from some returning Atlantis. Ancient myth depicted an earthly paradise sunk beneath the waves – a description any Holland Islander would have recognized. This white-framed survivor capturing boater imaginations was no apparition, but a relic of nineteenth century life on Holland Island. Here is the true story of people who lived and loved in this once-upon-a-time community – their laughter, labors, and the ultimate loss of a civilization they expected would withstand any assault the Chesapeake could throw against them. Includes over 120 black and white photos and illustrations.