Topical Guide 323
Mark Dorset
Babbington Neighborhoods: “Over South” “The Beach”
WHEN GARTH turned thirty, May threw a birthday party for him on the beach.
Herb ’n’ Lorna, Chapter 11
These could be photographs of the part of Babbington called “Over South” or “The Beach.” They could be, but they’re not. They are photographs Kraft took on Oak Island or Fire Island, or somewhere like Oak Island or Fire Island.
See also: Babbington TG 5; Babbington: Bolotomy Bay TG 23; Babbington: History of TG 47; Babbington: Landmarks in TG 47
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