Download or read book Bubble in the Sun written by Christopher Knowlton and published by Simon & Schuster. This book was released on 2021-01-12 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christopher Knowlton, author of Cattle Kingdom and former Fortune writer, takes an in-depth look at the spectacular Florida land boom of the 1920s and shows how it led directly to the Great Depression. The 1920s in Florida was a time of incredible excess, immense wealth, and precipitous collapse. The decade there produced the largest human migration in American history, far exceeding the settlement of the West, as millions flocked to the grand hotels and the new cities that rose rapidly from the teeming wetlands. The boom spawned a new subdivision civilization—and the most egregious large-scale assault on the environment in the name of “progress.” Nowhere was the glitz and froth of the Roaring Twenties more excessive than in Florida. Here was Vegas before there was a Vegas: gambling was condoned and so was drinking, since prohibition was not enforced. Tycoons, crooks, and celebrities arrived en masse to promote or exploit this new and dazzling American frontier in the sunshine. Yet, the import and deep impact of these historical events have never been explored thoroughly until now. In Bubble in the Sun Christopher Knowlton examines the grand artistic and entrepreneurial visions behind Coral Gables, Boca Raton, Miami Beach, and other storied sites, as well as the darker side of the frenzy. For while giant fortunes were being made and lost and the nightlife raged more raucously than anywhere else, the pure beauty of the Everglades suffered wanton ruination and the workers, mostly black, who built and maintained the boom, endured grievous abuses. Knowlton breathes dynamic life into the forces that made and wrecked Florida during the decade: the real estate moguls Carl Fisher, George Merrick, and Addison Mizner, and the once-in-a-century hurricane whose aftermath triggered the stock market crash. This essential account is a revelatory—and riveting—history of an era that still affects our country today.

Download or read book I Love to Make the Dirt Fly written by Carl Hungness and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book A Million a Minute written by Hudson Douglas and published by Wildside Press LLC. This book was released on 2008-03-01 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A romance of modern New York and Paris. Illustrations by Will Grefe. Originally published in 1908.

Download or read book A Druid s Tale written by Cat Treadwell and published by John Hunt Publishing. This book was released on 2012-06-29 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What do people think of when they hear the word Druidry? The real questions, not questions about the old men in white robes stereotypes. What makes a Druid? What do they do? Having been a practising Druid for over ten years, Cat Treadwell wondered too. Asked to present a talk at a national Pagan Festival, and unsure exactly what the audience would want to hear, she started a blog, asking friends and colleagues (Muggle and Pagan) what they would like to know about the Druid Path. Two years later, they are still asking. This book answers some of those questions. Cat has compiled and expanded on the common queries (So, do you worship the sun?) as well as the day-to-day aspects of Druidry as a lived path. She reveals how Druidry is constantly evolving to be relevant and accessible in the modern world. ,

Download or read book Best Plays of the Early American Theatre 1787 1911 written by John Gassner and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 788 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sixteen works from American theater, 1787 1911: "Charles the Second" (1824); "Fashion "(1845); "Uncle Tom's Cabin" (1852); "The Count of Monte Cristo" (1883); "The Mouse-Trap" (1889); "The Great Divide" (1906); more. Background essay. "

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Download or read book An Anthology of Interracial Literature written by Werner Sollors and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2004-02 with total page 685 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This anthology explores the literary theme of black-white encounters, of love and family stories, that cross - or are crossed by - what came to be considered racial boundaries.

Download or read book Plays by Dion Boucicault written by Peter Thomson and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1984-09-06 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Five plays by this virtuoso of the theatre have been gathered in one volume and given scholarly attention. Dion Boucicault, the most popular dramatist of the second half of the nineteenth century, was also one of the most prolific and representative. Irish in origin, he worked and wrote in England and America where for twenty years he led the touring circuit. His plays reflect the different theatrical traditions, Irish, English and American, in which he was a crucial figure. Two plays are published here for the first time this century, Used Up and Jessie Brown. The Shaughraun and The Octoroon are outstanding examples of melodrama; Old Heads and Young Hearts is one of the few notable nineteenth-century comedies. Peter Thomson's introduction assesses Boucicault's place in the nineteenth century in both England and America, and shows that his work cannot be ignored by any serious student of drama.

Download or read book The Octoroon or Life in Louisiana A Play in Five acts written by Dion Boucicault and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-09-04 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana. A Play in Five acts" by Dion Boucicault. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Download or read book Selected Plays of Dion Boucicault written by Dion Boucicault and published by CUA Press. This book was released on 1987 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The selection of Boucicault's work in this volume stresses his consummate craft as a writer for the theatre in the age of actor-managers and melodrama. It also reminds us of that Irish verve, charm and adroitness which made him the best playwright of his generation in England and America as well as Ireland. Arguably the father of both the Irish and American drama, his characteristic plotting and taste for sensation suggest that another of his heirs was the early movie industry.

Download or read book The Octoroon written by Dion Boucicault and published by Litres. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Million a Minute written by Hudson Douglas and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Nineteenth Century American Plays written by Myron Matlaw and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2001 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Applause Books). Seven hits that have been the staples of the American dramatic repertoire. Myron Matlaw's introduction provides a splendid survey of the development of American drama. Individual prefaces focus each work in the perspective of its historical context.

Download or read book The Beloved Children s Book Classics of Gene Stratton Porter written by Gene Stratton-Porter and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-10 with total page 2906 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gene Stratton-Porter's 'The Beloved Children's Book Classics of Gene Stratton-Porter' is a collection of heartwarming stories that have captured the hearts of readers for generations. This anthology includes timeless tales such as 'Freckles', 'A Girl of the Limberlost', and 'Laddie', all of which showcase the author's deep connection to nature and her profound understanding of human emotions. Porter's descriptive prose and vivid imagery transport readers to the lush landscapes of the Indiana wilderness, where her stories are set, creating a sense of nostalgia and wonder that is truly enchanting. Her writing style is gentle yet powerful, making her stories accessible to readers of all ages and backgrounds. Gene Stratton-Porter's works continue to resonate with readers today, as they explore themes of love, family, and the beauty of the natural world. As an author, Porter drew inspiration from her own experiences living in the natural beauty of Indiana, which shines through in her heartfelt stories. Her dedication to preserving nature and celebrating its wonders is evident in her writing, making her a pioneer in the conservation movement. 'The Beloved Children's Book Classics of Gene Stratton-Porter' is a must-read for anyone who appreciates timeless storytelling, rich descriptions of nature, and insightful portrayals of human emotion. This anthology is a treasure trove of literary gems that will captivate readers of all ages and remind them of the enduring power of storytelling.

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