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Exploring Coastal Mississippi : A Guide to the Marine Waters and Islands /

TRAVEL ̈ RECREATION--> Mississippi's barrier islands claim some of the most remote and unspoiled sites along the Gulf of Mexico. The distance of East and West Ship Island, Horn Island, Cat Island, and Petit Bois Island from the mainland has sheltered them from extensive development. The incl...

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Autor principal: Williams, Scott B.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Jackson : University Press of Mississippi, 2004.
Colección:Book collections on Project MUSE.
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  • Cover; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction: Why the Mississippi Coast?; Part 1 General Information for Exploring the Region; 1. A Brief History of the Mississippi Coast; 2. Regional Weather, Navigation, and Safety; 3. Boats; 4. Camping, Fishing, and Other Activities; Part 2 The Mississippi Mainland, Bays, and Coastal Rivers; 5. The Pearl River to Bay St. Louis; 6. Bay St. Louis, the Jourdan River, and the Wolf River; 7. Pass Christian to Biloxi, Including Deer Island; 8. Back Bay and Adjoining Waterways; 9. Ocean Springs, Davis Bayou, and Bellefontaine Point
  • 10. The Pascagoula River, Round Island, and Grand BayPart 3 Mississippi's Barrier Islands; 11. Petit Bois Island; 12. Horn Island; 13. East Ship Island and West Ship Island; 14. Cat Island; Appendix A: Boating Safety Equipment; Appendix B: Marinas of the Mississippi Gulf Coast; Appendix C: Marine Services of the Mississippi Gulf Coast; Appendix D: Island Camping Checklist; Appendix E: Sea Kayak Touring Checklist; Appendix F: Resources; Appendix G: Bibliography/Recommended Reading; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; W