In the Isle: The History of Chesapeake Isle tells the story of a distinctive Chesapeake Bay community shaped by water, tragedy and an isolated setting. Drawing on early records and local sources, this concise history traces the peninsula’s development from the earliest settlement through the generations that followed. Charles O. Godby presents a clear detailed account of the community, previous prominent owners and modern struggles, written for general readers, historians and genealogists, In the Isle preserves a local story the reflects the broader history of Maryland and the Chesapeake region.