A History Of Florida

The History of Florida

• Author : Michael Gannon
• Publisher : University Press of Florida
• File Size : 8,5 Mb
• Release Date : 2018-09-25
• Genre: History
• Pages : 568
• ISBN 10 : 0813064015

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A History of Florida

• Author : Marvin Dunn
• Publisher : Unknown
• File Size : 13,6 Mb
• Release Date : 2016-05-24
• Genre: Uncategoriezed
• Pages : 344
• ISBN 10 : 1519372671

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I know Florida. I was born in Florida during the reign of Jim Crow and have lived to see black astronauts blasted into the heavens from Cape Canaveral. For three quarters of a century I have lived mostly in Florida. I have seen her flowers and her warts. This book is about both. People of African descent have been in Florida from the arrival of Ponce de Leon in 1513, yet our presence in the state is virtually hidden. A casual glance at most Florida history books depict African Americans primarily as laborers who are shown as backdrops to white history. The history of blacks in Florida has been deliberately distorted, omitted and marginalized. We have been denied our heroes and heroines. Our stories have mainly been left untold. This book lifts the veil from some of these stories and places African Americans in the very marrow of Florida history.

Hidden History of Florida

• Author : James C. Clark
• Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
• File Size : 6,7 Mb
• Release Date : 2017-10-30
• Genre: History
• Pages : 154
• ISBN 10 : 9781625855107

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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 history books. In Hidden History of Florida, author James Clark shines a light on some of the most fascinating untold stories of this unique Southern State. Here you will learn about then heartbroken senator who entered a mental institution over unrequited love for an heiress; the thousands of British pilots who trained in flight schools across the state; and the dark, true story of Pocahontas—and how it is linked with America’s "first barbecue."

The New History of Florida

• Author : Michael Gannon
• Publisher : Unknown
• File Size : 14,9 Mb
• Release Date : 2012
• Genre: Florida
• Pages : 0
• ISBN 10 : 0813044316

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The New History of Florida, the first comprehensive history of the state to be written in a quarter of a century, is the culmination of the most recent and significant work from a galaxy of specialists. Each of the 22 chapters, which weave together in one continuous narrative, was written especially for this volume. Their authors present here not only political, economic, military, and religious information but also social history and personal experiences. Endnotes and a bibliography are appended to each chapter. Florida's first inhabitants entered the peninsula and panhandle about 10,000 years ago. The Spaniard Juan Ponce de León stumbled ashore near Melbourne Beach in 1513. He called the place La Florida, the first permanent geographic name of European origin to be etched upon the maps of the American continent. Over three centuries of Spanish and English colonial history followed before the United States acquired Florida in 1821. The first state flag was raised over a new capitol in Tallahassee on May 26, 1845. Written to observe the sesquicentennial of statehood, this work will document the rich history of the Sunshine State for general readers, students, and scholars well into the twenty-first century. Contents Introduction, by Michael Gannon Original Inhabitants, by Jerald T. Milanich First European Contacts, by Michael Gannon Settlement and Survival, by Eugene Lyon Republic of Spaniards, Republic of Indians, by Amy Turner Bushnell The Missions of Spanish Florida, by John H. Hann Raids, Sieges, and International Wars, by Charles W. Arnade Pensacola, 1686-1763, by William S. Coker British Rule in the Floridas, by Robin F. A. Fabel The Second Spanish Period in the Two Floridas, by William S. Coker and Susan R. Parker Free and Slave, by Jane Landers Florida's Seminole and Miccosukee Peoples, by John K. Mahon and Brent R. Weisman U.S. Territory and State, by Daniel L. Schafer The Civil War, 1861-1865, by Canter Brown, Jr. Reconstruction and Renewal, 1865-1877, by

Finding Florida

• Author : T. D. Allman
• Publisher : Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
• File Size : 11,9 Mb
• Release Date : 2013-03-05
• Genre: History
• Pages : 578
• ISBN 10 : 9780802120762

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Offers a comprehensive look at the history of the state of Florida, from its discovery, exploration, and settlement through its becoming a state, to notable events in the early twenty-first century.

Sunshine Paradise

• Author : Tracy J. Revels
• Publisher : Florida History and Culture
• File Size : 12,5 Mb
• Release Date : 2020-03-17
• Genre: Business & Economics
• Pages : 208
• ISBN 10 : 0813068177

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How tourism shaped the Sunshine State "An enlightening journey through Florida's diverse and evolving tourism history, illustrating the changing face of tourism over the years, and how Floridians have coped with these changes. An informative look at Florida's past efforts to woo tourists, and the mixed blessings that tourism has brought to the Sunshine State."--Brian Rucker, author of Image and Reality "At last--a readable, concise history of Florida tourism from the earliest European discovery to the present. Revels's prose sizzles. Her ability to summarize and analyze more than 300 years of Florida tourism in just over 200 pages is truly stunning. It is a remarkable achievement. Sunshine Paradise both entertains and informs on every page, and it should be required reading for policy makers and everyone else who needs to know how current Florida came to be."--James M. Denham, professor of history and director, Lawton M. Chiles Jr., Center for Florida History, Florida Southern College For nearly two hundred years, Floridians have eagerly exploited tourism as the key to economic prosperity. As a result, the state has constantly reshaped and remodeled itself as different types of tourist heavens, and many aspects of its history have become inseparable from the fantastic images created by the tourism industry. From spa retreats to nature preserves, from riverboat rides to roller coasters, and from railroads to theme parks, the state's dependence on tourism has greatly shaped its identity. Sunshine Paradise is the first book to focus exclusively on how--and why--tourism came to define Florida. Offering a concise look at the subject from the 1820s to the present, Tracy Revels demonstrates tourism's relevance to all other major aspects of Florida history, including the Civil War, the land boom, and civil rights. In this enjoyable and well-written history, Revels shows how Florida's tourism industry has remained adaptive and expansive, ready to sell the next version of par

This Day in Florida History

• Author : Andrew K. Frank
• Publisher : Unknown
• File Size : 17,8 Mb
• Release Date : 2020
• Genre: History
• Pages : 0
• ISBN 10 : 0813068223

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On January 22, 1912, Henry Flagler rode on the first passenger train from South Florida to Key West. On April 2, 1513, Juan Ponce de León claimed Florida for Spain. On December 6, 1947, Everglades National Park held its opening ceremony. Featuring one entry per day of the year, this book is a fun and enlightening collection of moments from Florida history. Good and bad, famous and little-known, historical and contemporary, these events reveal the depth and complexity of the state's past. They cover everything from revolts by Apalachee Indians to crashes at the Daytona 500, the establishment of Fort Mosé, and the recurrence of hurricanes. They involve cultural leaders like Stetson Kennedy and Zora Neale Hurston, iconic institutions like Disney and NASA, and important eras like Prohibition and the civil rights movement. Each entry includes a short description and is paired with a suggested reading for learning more about the event or topic of the day. This Day in Florida History is the perfect starting point for discovering the diversity of stories and themes that make up the Sunshine State.

A History Lover s Guide to Florida

• Author : James C. Clark
• Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
• File Size : 19,8 Mb
• Release Date : 2020-10-05
• Genre: Travel
• Pages : 275
• ISBN 10 : 9781439671399

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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 of as more a destination than a home...even for those who live there. In spite of this—or perhaps because of it—the Sunshine State has one of the richest histories in the nation. Decades before the Pilgrims, the Spanish celebrated Thanksgiving in Florida. Centuries before the first St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York, the holiday was celebrated in St. Augustine, where urban renewal was underway when Jamestown settlers arrived. In this lively guide, James Clark offers a lifetime of places to explore and facts to fascinate, tracing the state’s long and colorful history from Pensacola to the Florida Keys. You’ll find photos, illustrations, and detailed lists of 10 forts, 10 wars, 5 flags that flew over Florida, 40 historic landmarks, 50 museums, and much more.

A History of Florida

• Author : Charlton W. Tebeau
• Publisher : Unknown
• File Size : 18,7 Mb
• Release Date : 1999
• Genre: Florida
• Pages : 0
• ISBN 10 : 0870243381

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This new edition rearranges and updates the chapters dealing with Florida following World War II and into the population explosions of the fifties, sixties and seventies, in which a number of issues emerged including civil rights, reapportionment, refugees from Cuba, education, protection of the environment, growth management and the rise of the Republican Party. Price $40.00.

Florida

• Author : Michael Gannon
• Publisher : Unknown
• File Size : 14,6 Mb
• Release Date : 2003
• Genre: History
• Pages : 182
• ISBN 10 : 0813026814

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Michael Gannon recounts the longest history on record of any state in the nation in twenty-nine brisk, fully illustrated chapters. He proves that the story of the state is as rich and distinctive as the story of America. Starting with the lush green wilderness of the ancient earth, he fills the landscape with Indians, colonialists, pioneers, entrepreneurs, politicians, and the 16 million citizens who make up the panorama of Florida today. This revised edition concludes with a look into the twenty-first century, including "in-migration," conservation efforts, education, the work force, and the infamous 2000 presidential election.

Geologic History of Florida

• Author : Albert C. Hine
• Publisher : Unknown
• File Size : 14,5 Mb
• Release Date : 2013
• Genre: Geology
• Pages : 0
• ISBN 10 : 0813044219

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An explanation of the geological processes that formed Florida.

Hidden History of the Florida Keys

• Author : Laura Albritton
• Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
• File Size : 15,5 Mb
• Release Date : 2018-11-05
• Genre: History
• Pages : 153
• ISBN 10 : 9781439665701

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“Seldom-told tales of the ‘lively and unusual cast of historic figures’ who helped shape the Florida Keys from the 1820s through the 1960s.”—Keys News The Florida Keys have witnessed all kinds of historical events, from the dramatic and the outrageous to the tragic and the comic. In the nineteenth century, uncompromising individuals fought duels and plotted political upsets. During the Civil War, a company of “Key West Avengers” escaped their Union-occupied city to join the Confederacy by sailing through the Bahamas. In the early twentieth century, black Bahamians founded a town of their own, while railway engineers went up against the U.S. Navy in a bid to complete the Overseas Railroad. When Prohibition came to the Keys, one defiant woman established a rum-running empire that dominated South Florida. Join Laura Albritton and Jerry Wilkinson as they delve into tales of treasure hunters, developers, exotic dancers, determined preservationists and more, from the colorful history of these islands. Includes photos

History of Florida

• Author : Harry Gardner Cutler
• Publisher : Unknown
• File Size : 9,7 Mb
• Release Date : 1923
• Genre: Florida
• Pages : 712
• ISBN 10 : UOM:39015027063919

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Paradise Lost

• Author : Jack E. Davis
• Publisher : Unknown
• File Size : 8,9 Mb
• Release Date : 2005
• Genre: History
• Pages : 432
• ISBN 10 : 0813029627

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"From the earliest descriptions of the state's natural beauty to the degradation of the Everglades, virtually every facet of Florida environment is included in Paradise Lost? Nor have the authors neglected the human side of the story, from William Bartram, Marjory Stoneman Douglas, and Archie Carr to various development boosters and bureaucrats. . . . A fine collection that will make an important contribution to environmental history generally and to the history of Florida in particular."--Timothy Silver, Appalachian State University "A magnificent contribution to Florida's environmental history and a fascinating analysis of 'paradise lost' in the land of the pink flamingos and Disney."--Carolyn Johnston, Eckerd College This collection of essays surveys the environmental history of the Sunshine State, from Spanish exploration to the present, and provides an organized, detailed overview of the reciprocal relationship between humans and Florida's unique peninsular ecology. It is divided into four thematic sections: explorers and naturalists; science, technology, and public policy; despoliation; and conservationists and environmentalists. The contributors describe the evolving environmental policies and practices of the state and federal governments and the dynamic interaction between the Florida environment and many social and cultural groups including the Spanish, English, Americans, southerners, northerners, men, and women. They have applied historical methodology and also drawn on the methodologies of the fields of political science, cultural anthropology, and sociology. Of obvious value to environmentalists and general readers interested in Florida's history, exploration, and development, the book will also serve as a solid introduction to the subject for undergraduates and graduate students. Jack E. Davis is associate professor of history at University of Florida. Raymond Arsenault is the John Hope Franklin Professor of Southern History and director of the Univer

The Great Book of Florida

• Author : Bill O'Neill
• Publisher : Lak Publishing
• File Size : 17,9 Mb
• Release Date : 2020-02-28
• Genre: Games & Activities
• Pages : 182
• ISBN 10 : 1648450059

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The Great Book of Florida is an entertaining, instructive and interesting Trivia & Facts book about the amazing Florida. You'll learn more about Florida's history, pop culture, folklore, sports, and so much more!