A Florida Sketch-Book

A Florida Sketch-Book Review

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Florida Icons: Fifty Classic Views of the Sunshine State

Florida Icons: Fifty Classic Views of the Sunshine State Review

ICONS

Beautifully illustrated, timeless celebrations of the spirit of place

 

What makes Florida, Florida? Glacier National Park, Glacier National Park? Through beautiful color photographs and short, evocative essays, learn the stories behind fifty of the best-known and beloved iconic places, foods, inventions, buildings, and traditions that reflect the personality of these special places.=

The Man Who Invented Florida (Dead Letter Mysteries)

The Man Who Invented Florida (Dead Letter Mysteries) Review

When solitary marine biologist Doc Ford focused his telescope on the woman in the white boat, he didn't know his life was about to be capsized: that his conniving uncle Tucker Gatrell would discover the Fountain of Youth, that The National Enquirer would write about it, and that the law would beat down his door in search of three missing men.

But Doc Ford is about to find these things out-- the hard way. Because in the shadowy world of Southwest Florida, where gators yawn, cattle craze, and Indian bones are buried, mysteries great and small have found the man to solve them...

A Narrative of the expedition of Hernando de Soto into Florida published at Evora in 1557

A Narrative of the expedition of Hernando de Soto into Florida published at Evora in 1557 Review

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Florida History (State Studies: Florida)

Florida History (State Studies: Florida) Review

How did Henry Flagler help in Florida's development? What happened when European explorers arrived in Florida? How did air conditioning and insect spray change life in Florida? You can find the answers to these in this book, which contains all kinds of fascinating, historical facts that tell the story of the state of Florida. Inside, you will find information about the first people of Florida and the explorers and settlers who came later. You will learn about Florida's role in the Civil War and the Spanish-American War. And, you'll find out why Florida was and is called the Sunshine State. Inside you'll find: maps that help you find your way around Florida, photographs that let you see what you are reading about, a glossary, index, and list of more books to read to help you find what you're looking for and better understand it.

Best Backroads of Florida: The Heartland, Vol. 1

Best Backroads of Florida: The Heartland, Vol. 1 Review

Travel central Florida through miles of horse farms, explore crystalline springs. Start in DeBary and travel through Longwood, Clermont, Dade City, Brooksville, Dunnellon, Eustis, Ocala, Gainesville, Palatka, and Sanford. Winner of the Horgan Award from the Florida Historical Society.

Backroads of Florida: Your Guide to Great Day Trips & Weekend Getaways

Backroads of Florida: Your Guide to Great Day Trips & Weekend Getaways Review

Away from the bustle of Miami Beach and the tourist extravaganza of Disney World, another Florida beckons to those looking for backroads adventure, quieter fare, or more discriminating fun. This is the Florida where backroads and secret splendors unfold in a landscape rich in the flavors and colors of ancient indigenous cultures, early European settlements, Civil War battles, and myriad Caribbean influences. Authors Paul Franklin and Nancy Mikula take you to every corner of the Sunshine State, from the Panhandle to the Florida Keys, with journeys along miles of spectacular coastline and forays into the wonders of lush interior forests, pristine lakes, and otherworldly swamplands.

 

Florida is home to nearly a dozen national parks, forests, and seashores, and Backroads of Florida explores these attractions and many more, illustrated with breathtaking color photographs throughout. The book presents the background history and culture for Florida’s varied natural and human communities along with descriptions of the best destinations and sites to visit during your travels.