Last Ferry to Beaufort

Download or read book Last Ferry to Beaufort written by Charles D. Wersler and published by . This book was released on 2014-12-31 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Last Ferry to Beaufort" is the story of the life and times of Captain William P. Roberts. "Captain Willie" was best known as the last operator of the White Hall Ferry that once connected Lady's Island and Beaufort, South Carolina before the first bridge was built in 1927. Charles not only recounts the interesting life of his great grandfather Captain Willie, but also some of the history of Beaufort of his time beginning with the Reconstruction Era to the time of his death in 1952. His book contains many photographs from his personal collection that have never been seen by the public. "Last Ferry to Beaufort" is a must read for anyone who has an interest in the history and culture of the South Carolina Lowcountry, especially for those who love Beaufort and call it home.