The author, Susan Rouillier, has captured the essence of an unheralded yet enchanting part of the city of Mobile. South Mobile is a revealing look at the rich heritage that for centuries was a vital part in the economic development of the greater Mobile area.The author’s unparalleled research takes the reader back through centuries to trace the very earliest inhabitants of an area that has had shifting geographical boundaries defined by changes in commerce and transportation. Rouillier brings the reader into the essence of the area which has for centuries been more than just a beautiful area on Mobile Bay where thousands enjoyed its beauty, recreational attributes, and a destination for the wealthy who had a harmonious relationship with its residents. She brings to life wonderful memories of parks, pavilions, fishing destinations, famous family owned restaurants, many well known personalities and much more that hundreds of thousands of residents of Mobile and visitors have enjoyed for centuries.This is a must read for anyone who has ever spent any time in the Mobile, Alabama area. It is a wonderful collection of narrative, history and magnificent photographs which walks the reader through the rich history of South Mobile.