Download or read book True Stories of the Perilous Straits written by John Viele and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2013-05-01 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Straits of Florida is a 110-mile sea passage between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean bordered on the northern side by the Florida Keys and the Florida Reef. In its waters, along the reef, and on desolate keys, thousands of men and women have died in shipwrecks, attacks by natives, sea battles, and pirate boardings. Few of their stories have survived, but those that have tell gripping tales of their struggles against the perils of the sea and the onslaughts of men. This book presents a selection of such stories during the age of sail from the time Spanish navigators discovered the Straits to the end of the Second Seminole War in 1842. Excerpted from ships' logs, captains' diaries, court-martial transcripts, and newspaper accounts, the stories in this volume—a companion to The Florida Keys, Volume 1: A History of the Pioneers—will make you glad you live in a modern world. Read harrowing tales of the cruelty and torture inflicted on mariners at the hands of bloodthirsty pirates; of pistol and cannon battles between merchant ships and wayward privateers; and of the hardships endured by some of Florida's earliest settlers. Sprinkled with hand-drawn illustrations, photographs, and maps depicting the lay of the land during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, this book presents a scholarly, historically accurate account of life on the Keys and in the perilous Straits of Florida during the age of sail. An index and extensive bibliography are included. Next in series > > See all of the books in this series

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 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today, on the Keys between Key West and the mainland, some forty thousand residents and thousands of visitors fish, swim, sail and dive int he crystal clear waters off a tropical reef; relax in the sun adn 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 eighty years ago, fewer than three hundred inhabitants tried to eke out a living without benefit of electricity, running water, radios, or telephones. The stories of these hard pioneers and their predecessors, as far back as the Native Americans who lived on the Keys at least one thousand years ago, are told, many for the first time, in this book.

Download or read book The Streets of Key West written by J Wills Burke and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-10-17 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simonton, Duval, Eaton, Whitehead, Southard, Truman—if you discover how these Key West streets, and all the others, came by their names, you will know much of the history of this little island at the nethermost end of the continental United States. You will learn of the rise and fall and rise again of the fortunes of this island town, which has played such a rich role in the history of the country as a whole. The author starts each section with an engaging history of the person for whom the street is named. Then he takes us along the street, pointing out the buildings and sites of historic interest along the way. This method builds and reinforces our grasp of Key West's history as the island is crisscrossed with sites that evoke nearly every aspect of its past. What emerges is a unique and quirky history of Key West, as well as a fascinating guide to wandering its streets, boulevards, alleys, and lanes.

Download or read book Touched by the Sun written by Stuart B. McIver and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-07-28 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Florida has long been a mecca for those looking for a change of scenery, pace, or fortune. One way or another, all who enter Florida are "Touched by the Sun." Its powerful rays leave them with a sense of well-being, better health, or maybe just a sunburn. Come meet some of the glorious sun-drenched characters. In this third volume of the Florida Chronicles, a continuing series on the states history, author Stuart B. McIver tells his tales of Florida through the often tangled lives of people who could never be brushed aside as ordinary. These players in that great theatrical production called Florida include presidents, cowboys, gangsters, baseball players, writers, politicians, captains of industry, inventors, movie stars, and even a fire chief. See all of the books in this series

Download or read book Hemingway s Cats written by Carlene Fredericka Brennen and published by Pineapple Press Inc. This book was released on 2005 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In 1943 Ernest Hemingway, living in Cuba with his third wife and eleven cats, wrote to his first wife: One cat just leads to another ... The place is so damned big it doesn't really seem as though there were many cats until you see them all moving like a mass migration at feeding time ... He always too great pleasure in writing to his family about his cats and how they were getting along. Family and pets played an important role in Hemingway's life, revealing a softer side to his character than is usually portrayed by the macho image of the hunter and fisherman. His pets were mostly cats--the number at Finca Vigia, his Cuban home, at one time swelling to fifty-seven. He called the cats "purr factories" and "love sponges" who soaked up love in return for comfort and companionship"--Dust jacket cover.

Download or read book Florida s Past written by Gene Burnett and published by Pineapple Press Inc. This book was released on 1996-06 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Virtually every month for fourteen years, Gene Burnett wrote a history piece under the title "Florida's Past" for Florida Trend, Florida's respected magazine of business and finance. The first volume of collected essays from that series proved so popular among book readers that two more volumes have been published. Pineapple Press is now proud to make them available in paperback. Burnett's easygoing style and his sometimes surprising choice of topics make history good reading. Each volume divides Florida's people and events into Achievers and Pioneers, Villains and Characters, Heroes and Heroines, War and Peace, and Calamities and Social Turbulence. Read a chapter and you'll find you've gone on to read more. Read this volume and you'll find yourself looking for the next two. 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 More Tellable Cracker Tales written by Annette J. Bruce and published by Pineapple Press Inc. This book was released on 2002 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of stories drawn from Florida history, folklore, and fiction.

Download or read book A History of Smuggling in Florida written by Stan Zimmerman and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2012-10-23 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why Florida has been a smuggler’s paradise for centuries—and how traffic in everything from weapons to exotic flowers has shaped the state’s history. Amateur smugglers may sneak a box of Cuban cigars into the U.S. here and there—but in the big picture, untaxed and untraced commerce, aka contraband, is a trillion-dollar-per-year global business. New technologies to discover and curb smuggling are met by equally well-equipped perpetrators, determined to stay below the radar. With its long coastline, hundreds of remote landing strips, and airports clogged with sun-seeking tourists, Florida is a superhighway of smuggling. It is easy to move illegal goods like weapons, drugs, slaves, exotic birds and flowers, all while avoiding the best efforts of U.S. and international customs authorities. Who does this smuggling? Well one Florida governor and the wife of another, for starters. Everyone from hardscrabble commercial fishermen, Spanish explorers, Mafia mobsters, crew chiefs for fruit pickers, respected attorneys—and even one Florida governor and the wife of another. This fascinating history covers the role of smuggling in Florida history, including its discovery and settlement, the Seminole Wars, and the Civil War. With stories of land booms, money laundering, drug runners, and more, this is a book that leaves no stone unturned—or suitcase unopened

Download or read book The Pirate Adventure Novel Based on True Story written by Walter Scott and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2017-04-20 with total page 599 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This novel is based on the life of pirate John Gow who features as Captain Cleveland. The setting is the southern tip of the main island of Shetland (which Scott visited in 1814), around 1700. The arrival of the shipwrecked captain, Cleveland, spoils young Mordaunt's relationship with the Troil girls, and soon a bitter rivalry grows between the two men. Minna falls in love with Cleveland, not knowing his true profession. Brenda, however, is in love with Mordaunt. The pirates capture the Troils, but after an encounter with the frigate HMS Halcyon, they are freed… Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) was a Scottish historical novelist, playwright and poet. He was the first modern English-language author to have a truly international career in his lifetime, with many contemporary readers in Europe, Australia, and North America. His novels and poetry are still read, and many of his works remain classics of both English-language literature and of Scottish literature. Famous titles include Ivanhoe, Rob Roy, The Lady of the Lake, Waverley, The Heart of Midlothian and The Bride of Lammermoor.

Download or read book PIRATE TALES 80 Novels Stories Legends History of the True Buccaneers written by Jules Verne and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-16 with total page 8579 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PIRATE TALES: 80+ Novels, Stories, Legends & History of the True Buccaneers is an anthology that sails across the tumultuous seas of piracy, encapsulating an era of adventure, peril, and treasure. This collection boasts a remarkable diversity in literary styles and perspectives, encompassing the romantic, the Gothic, and the factual, to illuminate the multifaceted lives of pirates. Amongst its pages, readers will find the daring exploits of famed pirates, and the courageous men who battled against them, depicted through a spectrum of narrativesfrom the thrilling escapades in the works of Daniel Defoe and Alexandre Dumas to the haunting tales of Edgar Allan Poe and William Hope Hodgson, each piece contributes to the canvas of buccaneering lore, making this collection unparalleled in its scope and depth. The contributing authors and editors of PIRATE TALES form an illustrious cadre of writers whose individual contributions to literature are unparalleled. From the pioneering adventure novels of Jules Verne and the psychological depth of F. Scott Fitzgerald's narrative to the vivid historical detail in the stories of Rafael Sabatini and Stanley Lane-Poole, this collection intersects a wide array of historical, cultural, and literary movements. The diversity of authors enriches the anthology, enabling a comprehensive exploration into the lawless life of pirates and their enduring legacy on maritime history and literature. PIRATE TALES is an indispensable anthology for readers yearning to embark on a voyage across the high seas of literary history. It offers a unique opportunity to delve into the legends of piracy, exploring its allure and danger through a tapestry of voices and styles. This collection serves not only as an educational resource but also as a portal to different eras and viewpoints, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the thrilling and often perilous world of pirates. For scholars, enthusiasts, and casual readers alike, PIRATE TALES presents a treasure trove of narrative riches, promising countless hours of engaging reading.

Download or read book Sandspun written by Annette J. Bruce and published by Pineapple Press Inc. This book was released on 2001 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Folktales teach, inform, and heal. Most of all, they entertain. Here's a collection of tales rich with homespun humor, charm, and wisdom--all told with flair by some of Florida's best and most sought-after storytellers. Their stories will make you feel part of the great "family" that is Florida. If it's spooky ghost stories you crave, let "The Silent Customer," "Kissimmee Bound," and "The Ghost Dog of the Biltmore" chill your spine. Heed the Cracker wisdom handed down in "Seek the Higher Ground," cow-hunter poetry with a message. Chuckle over the misadventures of Flossie, Bubba, and Flo in "Three Little Cracker Pigs," a tongue-in-cheek version of the classic children's tale. Test your wits against the little troll in "Angelina and Cigam." Will he have you running in circles, growing smaller with each snap of his fingers? Take "Cousin Cassie's Cookin" with a grain of salt. It's not true, of course. Then again, if Cassie asks you to dinner, say you have other plans. Many Indian legends attempt to explain why the world exists as it is. In this tradition, several tales target specific flukes of nature--the rabbit's short tail, the flamingo's long neck, the woodpecker's lack of song--and offer entertaining reasons for their existence. Discover these legends too: "The Devil's Millhopper," "The Legend of Lake Okeechobee," "Monkey, the Trickster," "Why Florida Key Deer Are So Small." A few history lessons never hurt anyone, and these are entertaining as well. Jonathan Dickinson, Mary McLeod Bethune, and Jake Summerlin have a thing or two to teach you about overcoming adversity and being resourceful. Settle back into your easy chair and let these tales entertain you.

Download or read book The Florida Keys written by John Viele and published by Pineapple PressInc. This book was released on 1996 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today, on the Keys between Key West and the mainland, some forty thousand residents and thousands of visitors fish, swim, sail and dive int he 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 eighty years ago, fewer than three hundred inhabitants tried to eke out a living without benefit of electricity, running water, radios, or telephones. The stories of these hard pioneers and their predecessors, as far back as the Native Americans who lived on the Keys at least one thousand years ago, are told, many for the first time, in this book.

Download or read book True Secrets of Key West Revealed written by Marcus Varner and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2011-05 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Key West is a tropical island at the end of the Florida Keys. Quiet, quaint and completely bizarre. The authors of True Secrets of Key West Revealed! went to great lengths to research the hidden truths about this island paradise. In a lively question and answer format you will learn what restaurant has a graveyard in it, what has protected Key West from hurricanes since 1918 and about the crazy count who lived and slept with his dead "wife's" body...for seven years! Indexed for easy reference. You won't find a funnier or more accurate place for information about the odder side of Key West.

Download or read book Florida s Past Vol 2 written by Gene M. Burnett and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Virtually every month for fourteen years, Gene Burnett wrote a history piece under the title "Florida's Past" for Florida Trend, Florida's respected magazine of business and finance. The first volume of collected essays from that series proved so popular among book readers that two more volumes have been published. Pineapple Press is now proud to make them available in paperback. Burnett's easygoing style and his sometimes surprising choice of topics make history good reading. Each volume divides Florida's people and events into Achievers and Pioneers, Villains and Characters, Heroes and Heroines, War and Peace, and Calamities and Social Turbulence. Read a chapter and you'll find you've gone on to read more. Read this volume and you'll find yourself looking for the next two. Next in series > > See all of the books in this series

Download or read book Discovering the Civil War in Florida written by Paul Taylor and published by Pineapple Press Inc. This book was released on 2001 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronicles both land and sea maneuvers in Florida during the Civil War.

Download or read book Hemingway and Bimini written by Ashley Oliphant and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-03-01 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow Ernest Hemingway's exploits on the Bahamian island of Bimini from 1935 to 1937, the very moment in time when the International Game Fish Association (under the author's co-leadership) was emerging. Covers Hemingway's role in the formation of the IGFA, his underappreciated seminal writing about competitive saltwater angling when the sport was still in its infancy, the amazing fishing he enjoyed on the island, and the way all of these experiences translated into the composition of his posthumous novel Islands in the Stream. This is the only book on this period in Hemingway's life and reveals unexpected dimensions to the Hemingway portrait that deserve attention, including his surprising humor, his advanced conservationist views several decades before the environmental movement even began, and his egalitarian ideas about his contemporary female counterparts in the big-game fishing world—challenging the usual portrait of Hemingway as a chauvinist with no personal rules, boundaries, or conscience. Includes beautiful vintage photographs of 1930s Bimini that have never been published in book form.