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The dead towns of Georgia

By Jr. Charles C. Jones
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A collection of historical sketches tracing the rise and decline of numerous early settlements in Georgia. The author assembles local traditions, maps, plans, and archival reports to reconstruct founding circumstances, population sources, economic pursuits, and the environmental and geopolitical pressures that caused communities to flourish and later vanish. Individual chapters profile places such as Ebenezer, Frederica, Sunbury, Hardwick, and others, describing town layouts, notable events, and patterns of abandonment driven by disease, marshy terrain, military threats, and changing trade. Illustrations and plans accompany concise narrative reconstructions and gathered memories.

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Jr. Charles C. Jones

Charles C. Jones, Jr. was an American author and folklorist known for his contributions to the preservation of African American folklore and history. His notable works include "Negro Myths from the Georgia Coast, Told in the Vernacular," which captures the rich oral traditions of the region, and "The Dead Towns of Georgia," which explores the historical remnants of communities in the state. Through his writings, Jones aimed to document and celebrate the cultural heritage of Georgia's African American population, providing valuable insights into their stories and experiences.

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