Inspired by stories passed down through the author's family, Willie Sawgrass takes place in the wilderness of Southwest Florida in the early 1900s, when the cattle and fishing industry were strong but rum running was more lucrative. Willie isn't sure how old he is when his ignorant and abusive Pa sends him away to live with a young Miccosukee ......
Florida is home to no fewer than 700 freshwater springs, more than any place in the world! From the famed manatee to the obscure freshwater jellyfish, the springs provide sustenance to an abundance of wild, marine and insect life.
While the plot described in this novel is fiction, it is completely plausible in the view of the author. Spain and England were at war from 1796 to 1802, and a seaborne invasion of the Floridas had seemed imminent. During this time there actually was a minor invasion by Cree...
A Guide to 79 of Florida's Most Interesting Small Towns
This new edition of Bruce Hunt's popular guide reveals the real, old-time Florida still to be found on the back roads of the Sunshine state in little towns that lure you in with their quaintness and keep you there for a spell with their friendly occupants. The towns featured all have a population of less than 10,000. The author revisited all the ......
A wannabe pirate, a modern-day witch, a treasure hunter, and a vampire team up to discover the location of a haunted talisman called the Skull of Fury, which could bring a demonic pirate back to life to wreak havoc off the coast of modern-day Florida! This is the third book in Andre Frattinos exciting series of graphic novels for young adults, ......
At 13, Pedro and Miguel are too young to fight, but they realize they must sneak behind enemy lines to help, or the town of St. Augustine may perish during the siege of 1702.
When Tate Barkley meet up with a man who calls himself "Gator" he doesn't know he's the boss of a gang of "plumers" - men who kill thousands of birds in the everglades so their pues can adorn fashionable ladies' hats. In fact, he doesn't even know what a "plumer" is. But he learns quick enough, and more about the rough and dangerous bunch than he ......
A History of Ambition and Disaster on the Florida Shore
An engaging historical narrative covering many significant events in the history of south Florida, Tropical Surge includes the major developments and setbacks in the early years of Miami and Key West, as well as an in-depth look at Henry Flagler's amazing Overseas Railway. This well-written history tells the story of the dramatic battle between ......
