Buxton Books is proud to host Lee Glover, bestselling author and fifth generation Johns Island resident, for a book launch celebrating his new title, The Largest Sea Island: A History of Johns Island Amid an Evolving America.
We had the pleasure of having Lee in the bookstore for the launch of his first book, Field Trip, and had a fantastic time celebrating with his friends, family, and readers. We hope you’ll join us to raise a glass to this new book and to a fantastic local author!
Doors open at 5:30 pm. Program begins at 6:00 pm. This is a free, in-store event. Please email rsvp@buxtonbooks.com to let us know you’re coming so we can save you a seat!
About The Largest Sea Island:
This manuscript presents a rich, community-driven history of Johns Island, South Carolina—an area deeply rooted in agricultural heritage, African American resilience, postwar transitions, and cultural preservation. Through a narrative spanning the post–World War II period to the present day, it captures the evolving character of the island’s people, landmarks, and industries. Your narrative deftly weaves together oral histories, geographic touchstones, agricultural shifts, and social transformations, offering readers a deeply localized but universally resonant story of land, labor, memory, and identity.
The strength of this manuscript lies in its layered storytelling. Whether recounting the legacy of tomato farming, the rise of tourism and gated communities, or the roles of educators, musicians, midwives, and civil rights leaders, it honors the collective memory of those who made Johns Island what it is. The manuscript does not simply document change—it reflects on the meanings of that change: the tensions between “comeyas” and “binyas,” between development and displacement, and between progress and the preservation of cultural roots. Firsthand anecdotes, biographical sketches, and profiles of places—from the Progressive Club to the Angel Oak—bring the past into vivid dialogue with the present.
Stylistically, your prose balances historical detail with emotional resonance. The tone is community-centered, informative, and empathetic. The writing remains accessible to a wide readership without sacrificing historical depth or nuance..
The manuscript succeeds as both a historical record and a tribute. It is particularly well suited for local audiences, educators, students of African American history, and anyone interested in the cultural topography of the American South. This is not merely a book about a place—it is a living archive of stories, struggles, and triumphs.
About Lee Glover:
Lee Glover, author of the international best-selling book Field Trip, is the fifth generation of his family to farm on Johns Island. His deep connection to this land, from his childhood experiences to its current transformation, fuels his passion for the island and its inhabitants. Glover's book, The Largest Sea Island, unfolds the island's storied history, preserving its unique heritage and culture, while highlighting its remarkable perseverance through challenging times. Now retired from farming, Glover savors sharing time with family and friends. He also continues to narrate the island's vibrant past through his captivating writing. For more, visit www.booksinspire.me.