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Book An Illustrated History of Siesta Key

Download or read book An Illustrated History of Siesta Key written by Philip M. Farrell and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reviewing the past century of Siesta Key development in the context of Florida's ancient and recent emergence, this book explains how one small Gulf coast barrier island has become world famous as "#1 Beach in the USA. Beginning with Amerindian settlers, the "First Floridians, all of the seminal pioneers and a steady stream of pivotal leaders are described with emphasis on their families, motivations, and challenges.

Book An Illustrated History of Siesta Key

Download or read book An Illustrated History of Siesta Key written by Thomas Philip Farrrell and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-03-01 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history of a very popular beach destination near Sarasota on the Gulf coast of Florida. Reviewing the past century of Siesta Key development in the context of Florida's ancient and recent emergence, this book explains how one small Gulf coast barrier island has become world famous as “#1 Beach in the USA." Beginning with Amerindian settlers, the “First Floridians," all of the seminal pioneers and a steady stream of pivotal leaders are described with emphasis on their families, motivations, and challenges. Both historical triumphs and tragedies are covered to provide a balanced perspective. Lastly, the current and future threats are analyzed in detail, including the environmental controversies with nearby keys, the menace of increasing red tide, and the risks of rising sea levels associated with global warming.

Book Cedar Key

    Book Details:
  • Author : Kevin M. McCarthy
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2006-01-01
  • ISBN : 9781427608970
  • Pages : 252 pages

Download or read book Cedar Key written by Kevin M. McCarthy and published by . This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is an illustrated history of Cedar Key, Florida: its beginnings, its natural disasters and recovery, and its continuing success in providing an income to its residents and in attracting visitors.

Book Our Place in History

Download or read book Our Place in History written by Ronald L. Howell and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book An Illustrated History of Palm Beach

Download or read book An Illustrated History of Palm Beach written by The Historical Society of Palm Beach County and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-11-20 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Illustrated History of Palm Beach is a nostalgic journey through the history of the town of Palm Beach as told through the photographic collection of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County. From an early pioneer community, Palm Beach evolved over the past 150 years into today's sophisticated resort, starting with the grand hotels of Henry Flagler, the Royal Poinciana and The Breakers, and elegant mansions of the Gilded Age. An Illustrated History of Palm Beach is a primary source look into the development of one of America's most prosperous and enchanting communities.

Book Hidden History of Sarasota

Download or read book Hidden History of Sarasota written by Jeff LaHurd and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2009-04-21 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From a one-horse farming town to the thriving winter residence of the Ringling Brothers Circus and flocks of snowbirds. Sarasota has more than its fair share of unusual stories and intriguing individuals. Learn about the illustrious John Ringling, from the details of his daily breakfast to the fifty-five year saga that determined his final resting place. Find out the real identity of A NO. 1, the King of Hobos, who spent a night in Sarasota's finest hotel. Witness the most memorable wedding in Sarasota- between two gorillas. Join longtime resident and historian Jeff LaHurd as he chronicles the fascinating, forgotten stories that made Sarasota the exceptional city it is today.

Book From the Beach to the Bay

    Book Details:
  • Author : Chris Jennings
  • Publisher : Walsworth Publishing Company
  • Release : 2000
  • ISBN : 9781578641154
  • Pages : 176 pages

Download or read book From the Beach to the Bay written by Chris Jennings and published by Walsworth Publishing Company. This book was released on 2000 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Cedar Key  Florida

    Book Details:
  • Author : Kevin M. McCarthy
  • Publisher : Brief History
  • Release : 2007
  • ISBN : 9781596293106
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Cedar Key Florida written by Kevin M. McCarthy and published by Brief History. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Visit the island where time stands still and explore the romantic, almost forgotten history of old Florida in this visual history. Rich in small town atmosphere and old Florida history, Cedar Key is a quiet island community nestled among many tiny keys on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Refuge for birds and wildlife, Florida's oldest port, and home to artists and writers, the island has long been admired for its tranquility and natural beauty.

Book Palm Beach County  an Illustrated History

Download or read book Palm Beach County an Illustrated History written by Donald Walter Curl and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Cedar Key  Florida

    Book Details:
  • Author : Kevin McCarthy
  • Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
  • Release : 2007-08-23
  • ISBN : 1625844808
  • Pages : 216 pages

Download or read book Cedar Key Florida written by Kevin McCarthy and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2007-08-23 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Visit "the island where time stands still" and explore the romantic, almost forgotten history of old Florida in this visual history. Rich in small town atmosphere and old Florida history, Cedar Key is a quiet island community nestled among many tiny keys on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Refuge for birds and wildlife, Florida's oldest port, and home to artists and writers, the island has long been admired for its tranquility and natural beauty.

Book Historic Santa Barbara

Download or read book Historic Santa Barbara written by Neal Graffy and published by HPN Books. This book was released on 2010 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Cambridge History of Medicine

Download or read book The Cambridge History of Medicine written by Roy Porter and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2006-06-05 with total page 11 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Against the backdrop of unprecedented concern for the future of health care, 'The Cambridge History of Medicine' surveys the rise of medicine in the West from classical times to the present. Covering both the social and scientific history of medicine, this volume traces the chronology of key developments and events.

Book Orange Lake  Florida

    Book Details:
  • Author : James Stephens
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2021-01-04
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 230 pages

Download or read book Orange Lake Florida written by James Stephens and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-04 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the history and description of Orange Lake, the ninth-largest lake in Florida and one that spans the Alachua County and Marion County boundary. Attracting fishermen, boaters, and bird-watchers for decades, the lake is also well known for being one of the very few that has floating islands, large masses of vegetation that attract animals as the islands float across the lake, driven by strong winds. This illustrated book tells the history of the lake and has a series of chapters at the end that describe particular features of the lake, for example alligators, vegetation, and airboating.

Book Island Time

    Book Details:
  • Author : Jingle Davis
  • Publisher : University of Georgia Press
  • Release : 2013-06-01
  • ISBN : 0820342459
  • Pages : 309 pages

Download or read book Island Time written by Jingle Davis and published by University of Georgia Press. This book was released on 2013-06-01 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Capturing the history and beauty of a key destination in the land of the Golden Isles... Eighty miles south of Savannah lies St. Simons Island, one of the most beloved seaside destinations in Georgia and home to some twenty thousand year-round residents. In Island Time, Jingle Davis and Benjamin Galland offer a fascinating history and stunning visual celebration of this coastal community. Prehistoric people established some of North America's first permanent settlements on St. Simons, leaving three giant shell rings as evidence of their occupation. People from other diverse cultures also left their mark: Mocama and Guale Indians, Spanish friars, pirates and privateers, British soldiers and settlers, German religious refugees, and aristocratic antebellum planters. Enslaved Africans and their descendants forged the unique Gullah Geechee culture that survives today. Davis provides a comprehensive history of St. Simons, connecting its stories to broader historical moments. Timbers for Old Ironsides were hewn from St. Simons's live oaks during the Revolutionary War. Aaron Burr fled to St. Simons after killing Alexander Hamilton. Susie Baker King Taylor became the first black person to teach openly in a freedmen's school during her stay on the island. Rachel Carson spent time on St. Simons, which she wrote about in The Edge of the Sea. The island became a popular tourist destination in the 1800s, with visitors arriving on ferries until a causeway opened in 1924. Davis describes the challenges faced by the community with modern growth and explains how St. Simons has retained the unique charm and strong sense of community that it is known for today. Featuring more than two hundred contemporary photographs, historical images, and maps, Island Time is an essential book for people interested in the Georgia coast. A Friends Fund publication.

Book Historic San Marcos

    Book Details:
  • Author : Rodney Van Oudekerke
  • Publisher : HPN Books
  • Release : 2011
  • ISBN : 193537740X
  • Pages : 113 pages

Download or read book Historic San Marcos written by Rodney Van Oudekerke and published by HPN Books. This book was released on 2011 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated history of San Marcos, Texas, paired with histories of the local companies.

Book Sacramento

Download or read book Sacramento written by Thor Severson and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book An Illustrated History of Sonoma County  California

Download or read book An Illustrated History of Sonoma County California written by and published by . This book was released on 1889 with total page 737 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: