Tyler E. Bagwell

I saw a mention of Jekyll Island on LT and remembered all our visits there and decided to see what the local library had; this was their lone book. It's really a slim book of photographs with a short introduction and is part of the Images of America series. The Club was also known as the Millionaires' Club and its members and guests were the movers and shakers of the late 1800's and early 1900's. The Depression made it hard for the Club to keep its membership up and World War II dealt the final blow with the island being sold to the state of Georgia in 1947.

There are three main sections with the first covering the members, the Clubhouse (now renovated into a hotel), and the Cottages. Members were men like J. P. Morgan, Marshall Field, and Joseph Pulitzer; visitor's included President McKinley. The second section covered Club Activities. Favorite activities changed over the years with hunting being a major occupation in the early years. Hiking, biking, swimming, tennis, and golf were also popular. Dining was formal and afternoon teas were offered. The third section covered the activities and living quarters of the employees.

From the photos and captions one can obtain a fair amount of information about the clothing, furniture, and recreations of the time. If one has an interest in the island's history or life during the fifty or so years covered then this book might be of interest.… (mais)