Join us for TWO amazing authors who have written about South Carolina History. Come hear about the Lucas family of South Carolina and the history of rice cultivation in the south & Ghosts and Legends of Georgetown County.
DAVID HENRY LUCAS is a descendent of the famous “Lucas” family of Charleston, SC. In “The Rice Kings” saga, David has taken on the challenge of romanticizing the history of his forbears, starting in the year 1754, which chronicles the early life and training of Jonathan Lucas, a fourth great grandfather, who invented the rice mill. This invention allowed the South Carolina Lowcountry to become incredibly wealthy and produced a golden era for the region. Now onto book four he has created a series of historical novels that is intended to relate the saga of the rise and fall of the Old South. David currently resides in Mount Pleasant, SC.
The Rice Kings- Rice Reigns: In the heart of South Carolina, where the tides of fortune rise and fall with the rhythm of the rice industry, the Lucas family’s continuing legacy is forged.
Jonathan Lucas I's groundbreaking inventions set the stage for an empire, but it is his descendants who must navigate the complexities of a growing dynasty. As Charleston flourishes, the Lucas Family faces political upheaval, economic challenges, and the realities of life in the Antebellum South. From the lush rice fields of the Lowcountry to the bustling streets of New York and London, Benjamine’s journey inspires readers with his dedication to the medical profession and his romance with Melita Tiller. The family's influence extends from Charleston to London, expanding their operations and navigating the complexities of the British Empire. Through their trials and triumphs, the Lucases remain bound by the enduring strength of family and the relentless pursuit of progress. "The Rice Kings: Rice Reigns" is a compelling saga of ambition, innovation, and the indomitable spirit that defines a family and shapes a nation.
ELIZABETH HUNTSINGER is a South Carolina native whose mother’s family came to the state in the 1600s and whose father immigrated there from Scotland. Her first home in Georgetown County was a 1948-vintage 40-foot mahogany Chris Craft boat anchored in the Waccamaw River. Now a landlubber, she lives in a neighborhood built on the site of one of the area’s many rice plantations. She is famous for leading her Ghosts of Georgetown Lantern Tours.
Georgetown Mysteries and Legends: Wouldn’t you like to read about unsolved mysteries and legends from the past, that happened right here in our Georgetown County? Included in this story collection are stories about a treasure buried along the Sampit River during the Civil War; the pirate Drunken Jack; Tom Yawkey and his beloved Cat Island; the mysterious fire that destroyed Kensington Park; the Pawleys Island Pavilion; George Trenholm and the lost money from the Confederate treasury; the Sea View Inn on Pawleys Island, Magnolia Beach and more…Popular folklorist, storyteller, and tour guide Elizabeth Huntsinger is at her best in this collection of nineteen tales from that most mysterious and haunted of places, Georgetown County.
*Elizabeth will be hosting a Ghosts of Georgetown Lantern Tour the night of September 6th in Georgetown. If you are interested in attending you can sign up for this tour with Elizabeth at our event.
South Carolina Authors, descendants of well known families of the South Carolina Lowcountry.
Time: 10:45AM- 1:00PM
Date: Friday, September 6th 2024
Location: Bonefish Grill- 8703 Highway 17 Bypass S. Surfside Beach, SC 29575
Your ticket includes an author presentation, meet & greet, personalized book signing, lunch, dessert, beverages of tea & water, complimentary seating, admittance to a private country club or restaurant, and the opportunity to purchase the event books.
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