"First cloth printing, 2013. First paperback printing, 2018."
From New Spain, to Old South, to New South, to Sunbelt, the story of how and why millions have come to Florida and created a megastate of constant social, cultural, and economic change.
Praise for the previous edition: "A major new history."--Miami Herald "A jewel."--Tallahassee Democrat "The standard reference."--Orlando Sentinel "As interesting as it is informative.
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.
. . . For those interested in seeking out the multifaceted aspects of their native or adopted state, this is the place to start."--Tampa Tribune Michael Gannon is a renowned scholar and writer known as "the dean of Florida historians.
But beneath the famous legends of Florida’s storied past are intriguing tales that don’t appear in the popular guides or history books.
CRAIG PITTMAN, OH, FLORIDA!: HOW AMERICAS WEIRDEST STATE INFLUENCES THE REST OF THE COUNTRY (St. Martin's Press) Using true stories, Pittman captures Florida as few writers have. A veteran reporter, he brings a journalist's eye to the ...
"People of African descent have been in Florida from the arrival of Ponce de Leon in 1513. Lifts the veil from some of these stories and places African Americans in the very marrow of Florida history" -- Back cover.
Join historian James C. Clark as he chronicles the surprising history of the Sunshine State in this concise and captivating book.
On December 6, 1947, Everglades National Park held its opening ceremony. Featuring one entry per day of the year, this book is a fun and enlightening collection of moments from Florida history.
"--Carolyn Johnston, Eckerd College This collection of essays surveys the environmental history of the Sunshine State, from Spanish exploration to the present, and provides an organized, detailed overview of the reciprocal relationship ...