Chesapeake: Bay of Light: An Exploration of the Chesapeake Bay's Wild and Forgotten Places

by Tom Horton, Ian Plant (Photographer)

Following in the footsteps of Captain John Smith’s voyages from 400 years ago, this book, filled with breathtaking photographs, captures the wild, untamed beauty and hidden and forgotten locales of the Chesapeake Bay. Peppered with quotes from Captain Smith and with powerful essays that speak of the harrowing plight of the Bay and the recent attempts at resuscitation, this keepsake presents the abundant wildlife and waterways of one of America’s most celebrated natural treasures.

192 pages, Hardcover

First published May 28, 2007