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  • A Concise History of Florida

    A quick overview of the Sunshine State's fascinating past, with photos and illustrations included.In 1513, Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León first set foot on Florida's east coast. The land he discovered was a geographic anomaly so distinctive that one day, centuries later, astronaut Neil Armstrong would say that Florida was the first shape on earth he recognized on his return from a visit to ... Leer más

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  • Hidden History of Florida

    Series series Hidden History
    A Florida historian uncovers strange but true tales of The Sunshine State from the 16th century arrival of Spanish ships to the antics of modern politics.From Key West to the Redneck Riviera, Florida has a history as colorful as its landscape and as diverse as its residents. But beneath the famous legends of Florida's storied past are intriguing tales that don't appear in the popular guides or ... Leer más

    $12.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

  • Lost Attractions of Florida

    Everybody knows about Disney World, Universal, EPCOT, Sea World and a slew of other Florida attractions. But how about bygone Sunshine State attractions such as Texas Jim's Sarasota Reptile Farm and Zoo, the Skull Kingdom, the House of Mystery or Dixieland Amusement Park. Many were roadside stops started by families as an extension of a fruit stand or market. Oranges and sodas in the front, ... Leer más

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  • A History Lover's Guide to Florida

    Series series History & Guide
    Explorers and pirates, hurricanes and shipwrecks, movie stars and presidents—a journey through Florida's history and a guide to the places it happened.More than any other state (except Nevada), Florida is a state of transplants—where a quarter of the population comes from outside the US, and a third comes from other states. Thanks to its famous beaches and tourist attractions, it's often thought ... Leer más

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  • Florida Literary Luminaries

    Writing in Paradise

    Sit down for a spell with the bevy of famed writers who've found inspiration in the Florida sun.From the Spanish explorer Cabeza de Vaca to James Patterson, writers have found inspiration in the Florida sunshine. Ernest Hemingway met his future wife at Sloppy Joe's in Key West. John Kennedy recovered from back surgery in Palm Beach while working on his Pulitzer Prize winning book. James Weldon ... Leer más

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  • Orlando, Florida

    A Brief History

    Series series Brief History
    Orlando is known internationally as a tourist destination, attracting fifty million visitors each year to its numerous resorts and parks. In all that excitement, it's easy to overlook the city's interesting past. In the 1800s, the area was embroiled in the Seminole Wars, and Fort Gatlin was constructed to shield citizens from attacks. Soon, a city grew around the fort. During the cowboy era, ... Leer más

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  • Presidents in Florida

    How the Presidents Have Shaped Florida and How Florida Has Influenced the Presidents

    de James C Clark ...
    U.S. Presidents have played a major role in shaping Florida, whether waging wars, protecting the environment, seeking votes, or just drawing media attention to the state's attractions.Thomas Jefferson set out to buy Florida, but ended up making the Louisiana Purchase instead.Andrew Jackson came to fight Indians when La Florida was still a Spanish colony and then became the first territorial ... Leer más

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  • Red Pepper and Gorgeous George

    Claude Pepper's Epic Defeat in the 1950 Democratic Primary

    Series series Florida Government and Politics
    For nearly a century in Florida and throughout the South, election to the United States Senate virtually guaranteed a lifetime position, especially if you were a Democrat. Certainly no Republican candidate stood a chance in the general election, and it was nearly unthinkable to imagine a serious challenger emerging in the primary.Claude "Red" Pepper first ran for the U.S. Senate in 1934. Though ... Leer más

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    A Concise History of Florida

    Narrado por Roman Howell ...

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    6 hora 28 minutos

    A quick overview of the Sunshine State's fascinating past.In 1513, Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León first set foot on Florida's east coast. The land he discovered was a geographic anomaly so distinctive that one day, centuries later, astronaut Neil Armstrong would say that Florida was the first shape on earth he recognized on his return from a visit to the moon.This unique state has witnessed ... Leer más

    $19.99 USD

  • Audiolibro

    Hidden History of Florida

    Narrado por Kent Klineman ...

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    3 hora 51 minutos

    A Florida historian uncovers strange but true tales of The Sunshine State from the sixteenth century arrival of Spanish ships to the antics of modern politics.From Key West to the Redneck Riviera, Florida has a history as colorful as its landscape and as diverse as its residents. But beneath the famous legends of Florida's storied past are intriguing tales that don't appear in the popular guides ... Leer más

    $12.99 USD

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    Anatomy of a Song

    The Oral History of 45 Iconic Hits That Changed Rock, R&B and Pop

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