Mount Pleasant: The Victorian Village (SC) (Images of America)

Images America: Mount Pleasant: The Victorian Village (SC) is a photo-focused history of the town’s Old Village before World War II. Its account follows the community’s growth and the changes that followed the 1929 opening of the Grace Memorial Bridge.

At a glance

Focuses on Mount Pleasant’s Old Village during the period before World War II.
Describes the town’s origins in the merger of five English settlements and its isolation by ferry.
Covers how the 1929 Grace Memorial Bridge brought increased access, tourism and commerce.
Part of the Images of America series, presented through vintage photographs.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Combines local history with vintage photography, giving readers both a narrative and visual record.
Its defined Old Village and prewar focus may suit readers researching Mount Pleasant’s earlier community and landmarks.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Publication
Publisher	Arcadia Publishing
Publication date	April 1, 1997
Edition	Reprint
Language	English
Print length	128 pages
ISBN-10	0738517631
ISBN-13	978-0738517636

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	10.4 ounces
Dimensions	6.5 x 0.3 x 9.25 inches

What to know before buying

The description refers once to the town’s story as pre-World War II and elsewhere emphasizes the period before World War II. The listing gives no detail on the number of photographs or their reproduction quality.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers interested in Mount Pleasant and the history of Charleston-area communities.
Local-history researchers seeking a concise, illustrated account of the Old Village before World War II.
Readers collecting Arcadia Publishing’s Images of America books.

Less suited to

Readers looking for a current guide to Mount Pleasant or a broad, up-to-date history of the entire Charleston region.

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Frequently asked questions

What period does the book cover?

The listing describes the Old Village of Mount Pleasant during the slower-paced period before World War II, including the changes associated with the Grace Memorial Bridge opening in 1929.

Is this an illustrated book?

Yes. The description presents it as a photographic history, and the Images of America series is described as using vintage photographs.

How long is the book?

The listing specifies 128 pages.