{"product_id":"pat-conroys-lowcountry-a-history-guide-paperback","title":"Pat Conroy's Lowcountry: A History \u0026 Guide - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLynn Seldon\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSele Seldon\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer), \u003cb\u003eCassandra King\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover the landscapes, culture, and communities that shaped one of the South's most beloved literary voices through an immersive journey across South Carolina's storied Lowcountry. From the tidal marshes and historic streets of Charleston to the quiet charm of Beaufort, readers are invited to explore the places that inspired a lifetime of storytelling by Pat Conroy. This engaging history and travel narrative highlights the region's rich heritage, coastal beauty, and vibrant culture while tracing the author's deep personal connection to the communities he called home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow the path through beloved Lowcountry destinations including Fripp Island, St. Helena Island, and Daufuskie Island--locations that appear frequently in Conroy's novels and memoirs. The journey also explores formative chapters of his life, from his time as a cadet at The Citadel to his years teaching in Beaufort County schools and on remote coastal islands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlending literary history, regional storytelling, and practical travel inspiration, this richly detailed guide offers readers a unique perspective on the South Carolina Lowcountry. Along the way, it highlights historic landmarks, Gullah Geechee heritage, scenic waterways, renowned coastal cuisine, and authentic local experiences that continue to define this extraordinary region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor Lynn Seldon details this unforgettable literary and historical journey through the places, people, and traditions that shaped Conroy's enduring connection to the Lowcountry.\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eLynn Seldon is a veteran travel journalist who has written for \u003cem\u003eSouthern Living\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eGarden \u0026amp; Gun\u003c\/em\u003e, the \u003cem\u003eAtlanta Journal-Constitution\u003c\/em\u003e, and hundreds of other print and online publications. He has also authored or co-authored more than a half-dozen books, including: \u003cem\u003e100 Things to Do in the South Carolina Lowcountry Before You Die\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e100 Things to Do in the Charleston Before You Die\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003e100 Things to Do in Savannah Before You Die\u003c\/em\u003e (with Cele Seldon); \u003cem\u003eOur Vanishing Americana: A South Carolina Portrait\u003c\/em\u003e (with Cele Seldon and Mike Lassiter); and \u003cem\u003eVirginia's Ring\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eCarolina's Ring\u003c\/em\u003e, the first two novels of his \"Ring Trilogy.\" Pat Conroy, called \u003cem\u003eVirginia's Ring\u003c\/em\u003e, \"A triumph and a tour de force,\" while Cassandra King called \u003cem\u003eCarolina's Ring\u003c\/em\u003e, \"An unforgettable story of love, loss, and redemption.\" Seldon and his wife, fellow travel journalist Cele Seldon, live in Beaufort, South Carolina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.45 x 9.03 x 6.05 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 29, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46385136697479,"sku":"9781467159197","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/NweHWTaFbw9781467159197.webp?v=1793433083","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/pat-conroys-lowcountry-a-history-guide-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}