Bethany Beach A Brief History
Bethany Beach A Brief History by Michael Morgan, published by History Press in 2010, offers an illustrated exploration of the origins of this once peaceful resort town. Spanning 126 pages, the book delves into the transformation of Bethany Beach from its wild dune landscape into a popular destination, highlighting significant events and local anecdotes that shaped its identity.
Readers will find a rich narrative that covers various aspects of Bethany Beach’s history, including tales of rumrunners, the impact of World War II, and the challenges posed by natural disasters like the 1962 nor’easter. The book provides insights into the social history of the area, reflecting on the community’s evolution and the cultural significance of travel and leisure in this region of the Middle Atlantic. Through engaging storytelling and historical photography, Morgan presents a comprehensive view of this beloved Delaware beach town.
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The fascinating origins of this once peaceful resort town are explored in Michael Morgan’s Bethany Beach.
Before a 1901 ceremony opened the peaceful resort town, the wild dunes of Bethany Beach were part of the rough-and-tumble New World and the deadly land wars between Delawareans and Marylanders. The twentieth century brought crowds eager to partake of a healthy saltwater bath and chicken-and-waffle socials. Local author Michael Morgan chronicles the history of this quiet resort with stories of rumrunners who concealed their illicit goods in local chicken coops, World War II residents who anxiously kept a weather eye on the Atlantic and the devastating 1962 nor’easter. Join Morgan as he deftly narrates the storied history of this beloved Delaware beach town.
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