A Concise History of Florida
A Concise History of Florida

Author: James C. Clark

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2014-09-23

Total Pages: 295

ISBN-13: 1625851537

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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 the moon. This unique state has witnessed such momentous events as the 1959 arrival of the first Cuban exiles under Fidel Castro and the 1981 launch of the Columbia—the first space shuttle. Join historian James C. Clark as he chronicles the surprising history of the Sunshine State in this concise and captivating book.

Finding Florida
Finding Florida

Author: T. D. Allman

Publisher: Grove/Atlantic, Inc.

Published: 2013-03-05

Total Pages: 578

ISBN-13: 0802120768

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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.

Hidden History of Florida
Hidden History of Florida

Author: James C. Clark

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2017-10-30

Total Pages: 153

ISBN-13: 1625855109

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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."

Some Kind of Paradise
Some Kind of Paradise

Author: Mark Derr

Publisher: Florida Sand Dollar Books

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13: 9780813016290

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For 500 years, visitors to Florida have discovered magic. In Some Kind of Paradise, an eloquent social and environmental history of the state, Mark Derr describes how this exotic land is fast becoming a victim of its own allure. Written with both tenderness and alarm, Derr's book presents competing views of Florida: a paradise to be protected and nurtured or a frontier to be exploited and conquered.

It Happened in Florida
It Happened in Florida

Author: E. Lynne Wright

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2009-11-10

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 0762761695

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From Ponce de Leon’s discovery of the “Land of Flowers” in 1513 to the suspense of the 2000 presidential election, It Happened in Florida takes readers on a behind-the-scenes tour of thirty of the most compelling episodes from the Sunshine State’s vibrant past. This revised edition includes brand new glimpses into Florida history, a map, and a thorough index.