Traces the history of the county from the 16th-century forays of the Spaniards to the invasion of Union forces in 1861. Describes Spanish and French attempts to settle the Port Royal Sound area, the arrival of the British in 1663, the Indian Wars, and the region's history of plantation agriculture. Details the American Revolution, the era of prosperity following, the secessionist movement, and the Gullah population. Includes b&w photos. For history enthusiasts and scholars. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.