The History of Florida

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This is the heralded "definitive history" of Florida. No other book so fully or accurately captures the highs and lows the grandeur and the craziness the horrors and the glories of the past 500 years in the Land of Sunshine. Twenty-three leading historians assembled by renowned scholar Michael Gannon offer a wealth of perspectives and expertise to create a comprehensive balanced view of Floridas sweeping story. The chapters cover such diverse topics as the maritime heritage of Florida the exploits of the states first developers the astounding population boom of the twentieth century and the environmental changes that threaten the future of Floridas beautiful wetlands. Celebrating Floridas role at the center of important historical movements from the earliest colonial interactions in North America to the nations social and political climate today The History of Florida is an invaluable resource on the complex past of this dynamic state. Contributors: Charles W. Arnade Canter Brown Jr. Amy Turner Bushnell David R. Colburn William S. Coker Amy Mitchell-Cook Jack E. Davis Robin F. A. Fabel Michael Gannon Thomas Graham John H. Hann Dr Della Scott-Ireton Maxine D. Jones Jane Landers Eugene Lyon John K. Mahon Jerald T. Milanich Raymond A. Mohl Gary R. Mormino Susan Richbourg Parker George E. Pozzetta Samuel Proctor William W. Rogers Daniel L. Schafer Jerrell H. Shofner Dr. Robert A. Taylor Brent R. Weisman