Roads Through the Everglades
Roads Through the Everglades

Author: Bruce D. Epperson

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2016-06-21

Total Pages: 285

ISBN-13: 1476625026

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In 1915, the road system in south Florida had changed little since before the Civil War. Travelling from Miami to Ft. Myers meant going through Orlando, 250 miles north of Miami. Within 15 years, three highways were dredged and blasted through the Everglades: Ingraham Highway from Homestead, 25 miles south of Miami, to Flamingo on the tip of the peninsula; Tamiami Trail from Miami to Tampa; and Conners Highway from West Palm Beach to Okeechobee City. In 1916, Florida's road commission spent $967. In 1928 it spent $6.8 million. Tamiami Trail, originally projected to cost $500,000, eventually required $11 million. These roads were made possible by the 1920s Florida land boom, the advent of gasoline and diesel-powered equipment to replace animal and steam-powered implements, and the creation of a highway funding system based on fuel taxes. This book tells the story of the finance and technology of the first modern highways in the South.

Ultimate Guide to Fishing South Florida on Foot
Ultimate Guide to Fishing South Florida on Foot

Author: Steve Kantner

Publisher: Stackpole Books

Published: 2014-07-15

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 0811712532

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From a veteran South Florida angler comes the first fly and light tackle do-it-yourself guide to the region, focusing on fishing opportunities that don't require a boat. • The most complete fishing guide to South Florida ever published, for both fly fishing and light tackle • A perfect resource for anglers who want expert advice without the cost of hiring a guide • Includes detailed advice about lures and flies • Features fascinating stories of fishing adventures

Mosaic & Lace Knits
Mosaic & Lace Knits

Author: Barbara Benson

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2017-04-01

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 0811765415

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Combine mosaic and lace in your knitting for easy colorwork with impeccable style The impact of two-color knitting made while knitting with only one color yarn per row--yes, please! Add in a dash of lace to keep the fabric flexible, and what you end up with are knockout colorful knits with beautiful and comfortable drape. Barbara Benson has been experimenting with the fusion of mosaic knitting and lace stitches over the past few years, and has created this breathtaking collection of 20 shawls, cowls, scarves, hats, and other accessories. To make the patterns accessible to any knitter, she has added a helpful instructional section that covers the basics of knitting slip stitches, how to read lace and mosaic charts, how to work mosaic in the round, and tips and tricks to help you avoid potential pitfalls. The book has projects for all level knitters. Start with a project in which the mosaic and lace are worked in different sections, such as a hat with alternating bands of mosaic and lace. Then progress to more complex patterns where the slip stitch and lace stitches are worked at the same time. Each stitch plays an important role--these patterns will keep the interest of even the most experienced knitter!

Backroads of Paradise
Backroads of Paradise

Author: Cathy Salustri

Publisher:

Published: 2017-07-30

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780813064604

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In the 1930s, the Federal Writers' Project paid Stetson Kennedy and Zora Neale Hurston, along with other lesser-known writers, to create driving tours of Florida. The FWP and the State of Florida jointly published the results as Florida: A Guide to the Southernmost State. In Backroads of Paradise, Cathy Salustri retraces the routes these writers traveled, bringing a modern eye to the historic tours.

The Tamiami Trail
The Tamiami Trail

Author: Maria Stone

Publisher: ECity Publishing

Published: 2018-04-27

Total Pages: 76

ISBN-13: 9780983042563

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Oral History from the people who worked & lived on the road in Southwest Florida which was completed in 1928.

Hidden History of Everglades City and Points Nearby
Hidden History of Everglades City and Points Nearby

Author: Maureen Sullivan-Hartung

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2010-11-12

Total Pages: 129

ISBN-13: 1614231281

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This 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.

Everglades
Everglades

Author: Steve Davis

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 1994-01-01

Total Pages: 954

ISBN-13: 9780963403025

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The 31 chapters provide a wealth of previously unpublished information, plus topic syntheses, for a wide range of ecological parameters. These include the physical driving forces that created and continue to shape the Everglades and patterns and processes of its flora and fauna. The book summarizes recent studies of the region's vegetation, alligators, wading birds, and endangered species such as the snail kite and Florida panther. This referee-reviewed volume is the product of collaboration among 58 international authors from 27 institutional affiliations over nearly five years. The book concludes with a synthesis of system-wide restoration hypotheses, as they apply to the Everglades, that represent the integration and a collective viewpoint from the preceding 30 chapters. Techniques and systems learned here can be applied to ecosystems around the world.

Moving Water
Moving Water

Author: Amy Green

Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press

Published: 2021-03-02

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13: 1421440369

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This engrossing exposé tackles some of the most important issues of our time: Is it possible to save a complex ecosystem such as the Everglades—or, once degraded, are such ecological wonders gone forever? What kind of commitments—economic, scientific, and social—will it take to rescue our vulnerable natural resources? What influences do special interests wield in our everyday lives, and what does it take to push real reform through our democracy? A must-read for anyone fascinated by stories of political intrigue and the work of environmental crusaders like Erin Brockovich, as well as anyone who cares about the future of Florida, this book reveals why the Everglades serve as a model—and a warning—for environmental restoration efforts worldwide.

Life and Death on the Tamiami Trail
Life and Death on the Tamiami Trail

Author: Sheila Marie Palmer

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2012-05-01

Total Pages: 366

ISBN-13: 9781456535872

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"When Bernie Raines' childhood friend is arrested for murder, Raines and fellow sheriff Buck Davis begin an investigation. The more clues they find, the murkier the mystery becomes, until both their professional and personal lives become intertwined"--P. [4] of cover.