Mississippi teems with legends and lore and hometown tales passed from generation to generation. The essence of that rich history is written in the bricks and mortar of a thousand historic buildings, the tangible reminders of the events which have shaped Mississippi. In the pages of this book, Mary Carol Miller and Mary Rose Carter transport you through three hundred years of Mississippi history, touching down in fifteen fascinating towns, capturing in vivid text and stunning full-color photographs the unique texture of each community.