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Author: Victoria Shearer
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2008-02-01
Total Pages: 161
ISBN-13: 146174685X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSalvage of a sunken slave ship, devastating hurricanes and the odd doings of locals such as Jimmy Buffett and Hemingway's cats.
Author: George Walter Born
Publisher: HPN Books
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 113
ISBN-13: 1893619311
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn illustrated history of Key West, Florida, paired with histories of the local companies.
Author: Joy Williams
Publisher: Random House
Published: 2010-09-01
Total Pages: 305
ISBN-13: 0307763811
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Florida Keys: A History & Guide is an engaging handbook to the unique coral and limestone islands that curve southwest off the tip of Florida. Acclaimed novelist and Florida resident Joy Williams traces U.S. Highway 1 from Key Largo to Key West, combining the best of local legend—colorful stories you won’t find in other guidebooks—with insightful commentary and the most up-to-date advice on where to stay, eat, and wander. Along the way, you will: • explore the exquisite underwater world of North America’s only living reef • discover the beautiful bridges that span the Keys, the forts, and the distinctive “conch” architecture of Key West • experience the eerie serenity of Florida Bay’s “backcountry” and the unique ecology of the Keys • visit the Key West cemetery and learn about the lives of some of the Keys’ eccentrics—writers, madmen, and entrepreneurs with various delusions • find the best (and avoid the worst) cafés, inns, and other establishments that the Keys have to offer Here is the most thorough and candid guide to the Keys, one of the most surprising locales in America. With insight and style, Joy Williams shares with us all of the region’s idiosyncrasies and delights.
Author: Lynn M. Homan
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 134
ISBN-13: 9780738542966
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis collection of postcards captures a trip along that magical ribbon of road from the Florida mainland to the "Southernmost City" of Key West and makes for an unforgettable journey.
Author: John Viele
Publisher: Pineapple Press Inc
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 178
ISBN-13: 9781561641017
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWell-researched, fascinating accounts of Florida Keys' life of the past two centuries.
Author: Victoria Shearer
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2020-11-01
Total Pages: 201
ISBN-13: 1493040251
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom the wreck of the USS Alligator to the mystery of the marooned dolphins, It Happened in the Florida Keys looks at intriguing people and episodes from the history of this island chain. Discover why the Key Largo dive community decided to have the largest ship in the world ever to be intentionally sunk deposited six miles offshore the Florida Keys. Read about the incredible discovery of a sunken seventeenth-century Spanish galleon’s treasure worth an estimated $450 million. Learn how some poultry running wild wreaked havoc on the city of Key West, and sparked the emotionally charged “chicken wars”. Relive three fascinating summers when Keys residents rubbed elbows with Hollywood stars as their favorite haunts were transformed into fictional sets for a popular television series.
Author: Victoria Shearer
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2023-10-01
Total Pages: 305
ISBN-13: 1683343344
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Florida Keys Cookbook is known for its fascinating combination of food history, local lore, and over 175 mouth-watering recipes showcasing the Florida Keys' bounty from Keys restaurant chefs, and home cooks. Archival photographs and informative sidebars elevated the second edition of this beautiful and treasured book that is a celebration of the paradise that is the Florida Keys. Now in its third edition, Victoria Shearer’s successful cookbook is being taken to the next level with over 60 new recipes and even more archival photos. A perfect guide for home cooks of all levels of cooking, Florida Keys Cookbook invites readers to experience the culinary excellence and cultural wonder that embodies the Florida Keys. New recipes include: Peanut-Crusted Yellowtail with Piña Colada Sauce Iced Tomato-Melon Soup Piña Colada Rum Cake Coconut-Almond Carrot Soup Shrimp and Brie Penne Citrus-Splashed Spinach Salad Conch Fusion Cut-Up Baby Asparagus with Orange-Chive-Mustard Sauce Caribbean Shrimp Wraps Pots de Chocolat Crème à L’Orange Sesame Seared Yellowfin Tuna with Ponzu Sauce
Author: Victoria Shearer
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2022-11-01
Total Pages: 177
ISBN-13: 1493060104
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSurrounded by water, the Florida Keys yields a bounty that easily could qualify as the eighth wonder of the world. The Keys can confidently boast that nowhere else in the continental US will you find fresher, more innovatively prepared fish and seafood. Special natural resources, from stone crabs and yellowtail snapper to cracked conch and key limes, are served any way you like and the relaxed atmosphere of the restaurants is reflected in the cuisine. Be it a roadside cafe or a resort dining room, the cuisine is all “Keys casual.” With recipes for the home cook from Florida's most celebrated eateries and showcasing over 200 full-color photos featuring mouth-watering dishes, famous chefs, and lots of local flavor, Florida Keys & Key West Chef's Table is the ultimate gift and keepsake cookbook for both tourists and residents of the Keys.
Author: Laura Albritton & Jerry Wilkinson
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2018
Total Pages: 144
ISBN-13: 1467138916
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Florida Keys have witnessed all kinds of historical events, from the dramatic and the outrageous to the tragic and the comic. Join the authors as they delve into tales of treasure hunters, developers, exotic dancers, determined preservationists and more from the colorful history of the Florida Keys.
Author: June Keith
Publisher: Palm Island Press
Published: 2014-08-25
Total Pages: 561
ISBN-13: 0990681718
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom Key Largo to the Dry Tortugas, this true insider's guide to Florida's subtropical islands offers a comprehensive look at famous attractions such as daily sunset celebrations, historic bars, renowned restaurants, and America's only living coral reef. Supplemented with information about local hidden gems, it offers tips about secret gardens, hip diners, and beachfront bistros. The swashbuckling history of the Keys and some of its most famous inhabitants are brought to life with charming text—from Jimmy Buffett to the ever-present ghosts of Ernest Hemingway and Tennessee Williams.
