Author: George Walter Born
Publisher: HPN Books
ISBN: 1893619311
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 113

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Book Description
An illustrated history of Key West, Florida, paired with histories of the local companies.

Author: Lynn M. Homan
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738542966
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 134

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Book Description
This 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
ISBN: 9781561641017
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 178

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Book Description
Well-researched, fascinating accounts of Florida Keys' life of the past two centuries.

Author: Todd Turrell
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578609973
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

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Book Description
A history of maps in the Florida Keys.

Author: Joy Williams
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0307763811
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 305

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Book Description
The 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: John Viele
Publisher: Florida Keys
ISBN: 9781561644940
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Book Description
Well researched, fascinating accounts of early Keys life.

Author: Laura Albritton & Jerry Wilkinson
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1467138916
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 144

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Book Description
The 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: Laura Albritton
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439665702
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 153

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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

Author: Bob T. Epstein
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1625840683
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 192

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Since the arrival of Ponce de Leon in the 1500s, the Florida Keys have evolved from a dense, nearly impenetrable jungle full of bears, pumas, snakes, alligators and crocodiles into America's Caribbean islands. And the fish in the region have made the Keys one of the nation's favorite playgrounds for anglers. The Keys are home to more saltwater fishing records than any other angling destination in the world and offer sportsmen an array of amazing fish, from tarpon and Spanish mackerel to mahi-mahi and bonefish. U.S. presidents, celebrities and the world's greatest fishermen and women have cruised the waters of South Florida. Join author Bob T. Epstein on a journey through the storied history of fishing in the Florida Keys.

Author: Juliet Dyal Gray
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493053647
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 345

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Book Description
Written by a local and true insider, Insiders' Guide to Florida Keys & Key West is the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information. Each guide is packed with useful tips on places to stay, restaurants, events, attractions, fun things to do with the kids, nightlife, recreation, shopping, local history, and much more--as well as information on real estate, education, health care, and more. The new edition features: Comprehensive listings of restaurants, attractions, activities, nightlife, and accommodations Countless details on shopping, arts & entertainment, and children’s activities Advice on how to live and thrive in the area—from recreation to relocation