Download or read book Indian Key written by Robin Elder and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the period of the Second Seminole War, Ann Perrine and her family make Indian Key their temporary home, patiently awaiting the war's end so they can relocate to mainland Florida. Only twelve acres in size and surrounded by water, Ann is anxious upon their arrival, but soon discovers a new and liberating way of life. She finds added joy and purpose in the forbidden act of mentoring a young slave girl. However, things can be good for only so long with the manipulative and disreputable Captain John Jacob Housman running the island and the Perrine family's tranquil existence could soon be at peril. Fast forward to 2015. Lauren Hanson is ready for a change, both personally and professionally, and an exciting job in the Florida Keys will provide the much needed opportunity. Just prior to moving out of her ancestral Charleston home, a fateful discovery is made, tying her in further to the life awaiting her in the islands. Once settled into her new home and career, she turns her attention to nearby Indian Key, the subject matter of the recent discovery. With the help of a perplexing charter boat captain, Lauren delves into the tiny island's rich and storied history. The partnership leads not only to the divulgence of a long held island secret, but to another more devastating secret, one that could be too much for Lauren to bear. Discover the rich history of the Florida Keys in this page-turning novella and the same way two women, centuries apart, have to fight adversity and for their future happiness.
Download or read book Hidden History of the Florida Keys written by Laura Albritton & Jerry Wilkinson and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2018 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Florida Keys have witnessed all kinds of historical events, from the dramatic and the outrageous to the tragic and the comic. Join the authors as they delve into tales of treasure hunters, developers, exotic dancers, determined preservationists and more from the colorful history of the Florida Keys.
Download or read book A History of the Pioneers written by John Viele and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2013-05-01 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today, on the Keys between Key West and the mainland, some 40,000 residents and thousands of visitors fish, swim, sail, and dive in the crystal clear waters off a tropical reef; relax in the sun and cooling trade wind breezes; and sleep in the air-conditioned comfort of their homes and hotel rooms. On these same islands, as short a time as 80 years ago, fewer than 300 inhabitants tried to eke out a living without benefit of electricity, running water, radios, or telephones. Tormented by clouds of voracious mosquitoes and no-see-ums, broiled by the tropical sun, they lived in thatched-roof homes regularly flattened by hurricane winds. Weeks would go by before some passing sailboat brought them news of the outside world or their relatives. The stories of these hardy pioneers and their predecessors, as far back as the Native Americans who lived on the Keys at least 1,000 years ago, are told, many for the first time, in this book. As vividly portrayed as if they were characters in a novel, these true-life inhabitants of the Florida Keys will capture your admiration as you share in the dreams and realities of their daily lives. Includes Don Diego, a Spanish-speaking native who led in shipwreck plundering in the early 18th century; Jacob Housman, an unscrupulous wrecking captain who amassed a fortune and lost it when Indians burned his town to the ground; Dr. Perrine, a scientist who was killed by Indians; the African Americans who made charcoal for the stoves of Key West; and the indomitable Lily Bow, who eked out a living on remote Cudjoe Key. Next in series > > See all of the books in this series
Download or read book Historic Florida Keys written by George Walter Born and published by HPN Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated history of Key West, Florida, paired with histories of the local companies.
Download or read book The Florida Keys written by John Viele and published by Pineapple Press Inc. This book was released on 1996 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Well-researched, fascinating accounts of Florida Keys' life of the past two centuries.
Download or read book The Territory of Florida Or Sketches of the Topography Civil and Natural History of the Country the Climate and the Indian Tribes written by John Lee Williams and published by . This book was released on 1837 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 1956 i e 1856 written by Joe Knetsch and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Consists of copies of two letters: the first written in January, 1856 by 18 residents of Indian Key, Key Vaccas, Summerlin's Key, Key West and other Florida Keys, to a Col. Monroe, requesting Army troops be stationed on Indian Key to help thwart Indian attacks; the second written in March, 1857 from "A. B." in Key West Barracks, Fla. to a Major J. McKinstry of Fort Brooke, dealing with mail and communication delays in Florida, specifically the Florida Keys.
Download or read book Indian Key written by C Lee Harrison and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2010-03-25 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: INDIAN KEY by C. Lee Harrison Indian Key a mystery involving murder, , sex and greed. The story unfolds in South Florida, leading to the Florida Keys, Key West, and the Grand Cayman Islands. The protagonist becomes the prime murder suspect when he finds the tortured and mutilated body of his former lover.. The murderers, members of a Miami crime syndicate, are searching for a cache of money and bonds that the former husband embezzled and is thought to have hidden. The only person knowing the location of the money is his young daughter. Trying to prove his innocence, as a Fort Lauderdale detective relentlessly pursues him, the protagonist teams with an FBI agent and beautiful twin sisters. He must solve the riddles, break the codes, locate the money and return it to the police, to prove his innocence
Download or read book Snorkeling the Florida Keys written by Brad Bertelli and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focuses on 14 segments of the Florida Reef, featuring historically significant wrecks, lighthouses, state parks, etc. Provides GPS coordinates and practical travel hints.
Download or read book The Florida Keys and the Coral Reef written by Oliver Tudor Griswold and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Florida written by Don Philpott and published by Hunter Publishing, Inc. This book was released on 2002 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title is part of a new series of colourful guides to countries of the Carribean and adjacent areas. The books are packed with practical information to help the visitor get the most out of their stay. Florida is one of the world's top tourist attractions and this invaluable guide to the Florida Keys describes the region from the mainland down to Key West. The author lives in Florida. The Landmark Visitor's Guide to the Florida Keys is helpfully divided into three parts. Welcome to the Keys: useful information before you go. Also highlights history, people, culture, climate, flora and fauna, and local food and drink. Out and About: Invaluable guide to exploring all that Florida has to offer: stunning, award winning beaches; bustling resorts; picturesque harbours; attractions, best places to eat and shop; parks, nature reserves; fascinating wildlife. Landmark Factfile: a comprehensive listing of practical information essential for a successful holiday eg accommodation attractions; restaurants, shops, dive spots; fishing; car rental companies.
Download or read book The Territory of Florida or Sketches of the Topography Civil and Natural History of the Country the Climate and the Indian Tribes from the First Discovery written by John Williams and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-09-24 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1837.
Download or read book The Florida Keys written by Joy Williams and published by Random House Trade Paperbacks. This book was released on 2003 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Florida Keys: A History & Guide is an engaging handbook to the unique coral and limestone islands that curve southwest off the tip of Florida. Acclaimed novelist and Florida resident Joy Williams traces U.S. Highway 1 from Key Largo to Key West, combining the best of local legend—colorful stories you won’t find in other guidebooks—with insightful commentary and the most up-to-date advice on where to stay, eat, and wander. Along the way, you will: • explore the exquisite underwater world of North America’s only living reef • discover the beautiful bridges that span the Keys, the forts, and the distinctive “conch” architecture of Key West • experience the eerie serenity of Florida Bay’s “backcountry” and the unique ecology of the Keys • visit the Key West cemetery and learn about the lives of some of the Keys’ eccentrics—writers, madmen, and entrepreneurs with various delusions • find the best (and avoid the worst) cafés, inns, and other establishments that the Keys have to offer Here is the most thorough and candid guide to the Keys, one of the most surprising locales in America. With insight and style, Joy Williams shares with us all of the region’s idiosyncrasies and delights.
Download or read book It Happened in the Florida Keys written by Victoria Shearer and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-11-01 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the wreck of the USS Alligator to the mystery of the marooned dolphins, It Happened in the Florida Keys looks at intriguing people and episodes from the history of this island chain. Discover why the Key Largo dive community decided to have the largest ship in the world ever to be intentionally sunk deposited six miles offshore the Florida Keys. Read about the incredible discovery of a sunken seventeenth-century Spanish galleon’s treasure worth an estimated $450 million. Learn how some poultry running wild wreaked havoc on the city of Key West, and sparked the emotionally charged “chicken wars”. Relive three fascinating summers when Keys residents rubbed elbows with Hollywood stars as their favorite haunts were transformed into fictional sets for a popular television series.
Download or read book ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE FLORIDA KEYS written by Gene Thornton and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2014-03-19 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author grew up in South Eastern PA, graduated from high school in 1950 and after several part times jobs he completed a course at Temple U. He found a job with one of this country's first foreign car dealerships in Exton PA. Later married and self employed for ten years now with three children. Both the author and his wife were tired of the cold winters, sold their business and moved to the Florida Keys. The Keys then being very laid back, sparsely populated and warm all year around was deeply appreciated. After buying a restaurant, bar with a marina in Key Largo the author got to meet all sorts of people, people of the nature he had never experienced. Actually even at the age of 37, I would feel safe in saying I grew up in the Keys, just in a manner of speaking. There were all sorts of experiences here, many unexpected. None really harmful but amusing and many times hilarious. It just was the character and nature of the residents and those passing through. The author having actually participated or witnessed some of these events, events that would likely never happen on the mainland. Life in the Keys was anything but dull, and it sure was different. Sometimes more like an adventure.
Download or read book It Happened in the Florida Keys written by Victoria Shearer and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2008-02-01 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Salvage of a sunken slave ship, devastating hurricanes and the odd doings of locals such as Jimmy Buffett and Hemingway's cats.
Download or read book Florida Indian Key Port of Entry Remonstrance of William A Whitehead in Behalf of the Merchants and Others of the Collection District of Key West Against Making Indian Key a Port of Entry December 20 1838 Referred to the Committee on Commerce written by United States. Congress. House and published by . This book was released on 1838 with total page 9 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
