An Official Companion · The Carroway Library

The Carroway Island
Gazetteer

Discover the island before you read the stories — or return after the last page. Maps, history, landmarks, illustrations, and local lore from Chesapeake Bay's most unforgettable fictional island.

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Robert Gill Jr. · Author of the Carroway Library

Inside the Gazetteer

A place that feels real.

Not a novel. A companion. Wander the streets, docks, marshes, and landmarks of a Chesapeake island so richly imagined it reads like an authentic coastal town.

Discover a Real Place

A Chesapeake island that lives

Wander streets, docks, marshes, and landmarks with confidence. Feel immersed in a living place with its own history and traditions.

Enhance Every Story

Meet the island before the novels

Understand the locations, recurring citizens, landmarks, churches, and gathering places featured throughout the Carroway novels.

Rich Historical Atmosphere

Period-inspired illustrations

Vintage maps and historical references create authenticity. Maritime traditions, watermen, and island customs come alive on every page.

A Beautiful Gift Book

Designed as a keepsake

Attractive enough for coffee tables and bookshelves — a thoughtful companion for readers who love coastal history and literary worlds.

Read Any Way You Like

Cover-to-cover, or a page at a time

Perfect for browsing a few minutes or spending an afternoon exploring. Functions as both travel guide and literary companion.

No Spoilers

Enjoy before, during, or after

There's no storyline to follow — just an entire fictional world to explore. Ideal for readers who love fictional worlds and gazetteers.

A Companion, Not a Novel

Step inside the world

rather than observe it.

Very few authors build an entire fictional destination — with a visitor guide, gazetteer, almanac, cookbook, local newspaper, maps, history, and traditions. This is your invitation to walk the streets before the story begins.

"The Carroway Island Gazetteer transforms a fictional setting into a place readers feel they have truly visited."

Index of Local Interest

Visit the harbor i.

Walk the waterfront ii.

Learn local customs iii.

Discover famous residents iv.

Find hidden landmarks v.

Explore island history vi.

Browse local businesses vii.

Plan imaginary walks viii.

Experience festivals & traditions ix.

Study vintage maps of the bay x.