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Raised in the Wild: Adventures on Dewees Island
Raised in the Wild: Adventures on Dewees Island
Raised in the Wild: Adventures on Dewees Island
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Raised in the Wild is a non-fiction book about growing up on an uninhabited barrier island along the South Carolina coastline. The island was privately owned by Richard Reynolds of Reynolds Aluminum Company and only accessible by boat. In 1954, Mr. Reynolds hired my grandfather as caretaker and allowed him and my father to build a small, out of the way house to watch over and maintain his occasional weekend retreat. A few months later our home was complete; a tiny two-bedroom wood structure with gaps in the walls and floor. The domicile was built on top of concrete blocks at the southwestern tip of the island. Twice a month on either a full or new moon, the rising tide brought saltwater over the bank and under the dwelling. Our home was very primitive. We had no indoor plumbing, phone, TV and only minimal power provided single gas generator. All meals and heat source came from a single potbelly wood-burning stove. We were the only residents on Dewees, except for occasional guests of the Reynolds family. The visitors would stay in the fourteen-room lodge, previously build in the mid 1920s and owned by Coulter Huyler. Dad served as the guests' personal hunting and fishing guide, Mom prepared all meals, and after attending school by boat, my brother and I contributed by carrying their luggage and keeping fires stoked. Our life was simple but exciting. We lived off the islands natural resources: wild game and fresh seafood. Whereas most children had dogs and cats for pets, Mark and I played with and raised alligators, snakes and raccoons. Little about our primal, isolated existence could be considered ordinary. The main characters include, Ola Leppert, my mom, Oscar Leppert, my father, Mark Leppert, my younger brother and me. Growing up on Dewees Island provided a host of unforgettable memories. This book is a true life, "Huckleberry Finn" adventure. The outlandish adventures we encountered are assured to keep a readers interest.

LanguageEnglish
PublisherAuthorHouse
Release dateApr 24, 2014
ISBN9781491898840
Raised in the Wild: Adventures on Dewees Island
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Lawrence E. Leppert

Lawrence E. Leppert tells us about his life growing up on an uninhibited barrier island along the South Carolina coastline. This compelling book is filled with outlandish adventures that may be hard for most to comprehend, however; it is non-fiction. Life on Dewees, as he new it was normal, but to the vast majority, this extraordinary upbringing was nothing short of astonishing. He and his family were accustomed to living with out the simple conveniences, such as running water, TV, telephone, or even an accessible light switch. Sit back and enjoy this well-written, remarkable story about his families day-to-day existence.

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