Hidden History of Fort Myers
Author: Cynthia A. Williams
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2017
Total Pages: 144
ISBN-13: 1467137510
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHidden stories behind the growth of Fort Myers, Florida.
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Author: Cynthia A. Williams
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2017
Total Pages: 144
ISBN-13: 1467137510
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHidden stories behind the growth of Fort Myers, Florida.
Author: Cynthia A. Williams
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2017-10-09
Total Pages: 144
ISBN-13: 1439662967
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAlthough best known as the winter home of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, Fort Myers has one of the most engaging and extraordinary histories of any city in Florida. The spawn of a hurricane, Fort Myers began as a U.S. Army post during Florida's Seminole Wars. During the Civil War, it became a battleground between Confederates and Yankees for cattle and, after the war, a gun-slinging cowboy town. New York cartoonist Walt McDougall blew into the area on a fishing trip, and his glowing description lured down other wealthy Yankee sportsmen who helped turn this isolated frontier town into a modern tourist destination. Historian and author Cynthia Williams explores the hidden stories behind the growth of this beautiful city.
Author: James C. Clark
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2017-10-30
Total Pages: 153
ISBN-13: 1625855109
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA 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."
Author: Karl Hiram Grismer
Publisher: Island Press
Published: 1982-12-01
Total Pages: 360
ISBN-13: 9780872082267
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHistorical record of Southwest Florida and Lee County.
Author: Rolfe F. Schell
Publisher:
Published: 1980
Total Pages: 96
ISBN-13: 9780872080218
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Karl Hiram Grismer
Publisher:
Published: 1949
Total Pages: 368
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Prudy Taylor Board
Publisher: American Chronicles
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781596291010
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA collection of the author's articles on the City of Fort Myers, Florida.
Author: Christine Meyer Patton
Publisher:
Published: 1995
Total Pages: 128
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Gerri Reaves
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2012
Total Pages: 130
ISBN-13: 1467100188
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA pictorial history of Fort Myers as exemplified by its citizens and their accomplishments.
Author: Maureen Sullivan-Hartung
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2010-11-12
Total Pages: 129
ISBN-13: 1614231281
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book is a collection of quirky and fun stories about the history of Everglades City. Drawing from the author's time as a reporter for the Everglades City Echo, this book will chronicle lesser-known stories about the area. The book discusses the original pioneer families of Everglades City, and the time when this city was the governing center of Collier County. It goes on to chronicle colorful characters from the area, local landmarks, and the annual Seafood Festival that draws 20,000 people to the city every year.