The Looe Island Story is the first fully illustrated history of Cornwall's most beautiful and mysterious island. Once part of a monastic settlement, St. George's or Looe Island is today owned by the Cornwall Wildlife Trust. Author Mike Dunn traces its history from earliest times, describing its inhabitants and their smuggling activities in the 18th and 19th centuries as well as the famous Atkins sisters who owned it for many years until recently. The island receives many visitors who come to enjoy its unique setting and historic past.