Florida

Florida
Author: Charlie Carlson
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2009-05
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781402766848

A guide to visiting the odd and less known tourist attractions in the state of Florida.

A Land Remembered

A Land Remembered
Author: Patrick D Smith
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2012-10-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1561645826

A Land Remembered has become Florida's favorite novel. Now this Student Edition in two volumes makes this rich, rugged story of the American pioneer spirit more accessible to young readers. Patrick Smith tells of three generations of the MacIveys, a Florida family battling the hardships of the frontier. The story opens in 1858, when Tobias and Emma MacIvey arrive in the Florida wilderness with their son, Zech, to start a new life, and ends in 1968 with Solomon MacIvey, who realizes that his wealth has not been worth the cost to the land. Between is a sweeping story rich in Florida history with a cast of memorable characters who battle wild animals, rustlers, Confederate deserters, mosquitoes, starvation, hurricanes, and freezes to carve a kingdom out of the Florida swamp. In this volume, meet young Zech MacIvey, who learns to ride like the wind through the Florida scrub on Ishmael, his marshtackie horse, his dogs, Nip and Tuck, at this side. His parents, Tobias and Emma, scratch a living from the land, gathering wild cows from the swamp and herding them across the state to market. Zech learns the ways of the land from the Seminoles, with whom his life becomes entwined as he grows into manhood. Next in series > > See all of the books in this series

The Yearling

The Yearling
Author: Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 525
Release: 2011-06-28
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1442441003

An American classic—and Pulitzer Prize–winning story—that shows the ultimate bond between child and pet. No novel better epitomizes the love between a child and a pet than The Yearling. Young Jody adopts an orphaned fawn he calls Flag and makes it a part of his family and his best friend. But life in the Florida backwoods is harsh, and so, as his family fights off wolves, bears, and even alligators, and faces failure in their tenuous subsistence farming, Jody must finally part with his dear animal friend. There has been a film and even a musical based on this moving story, a fine work of great American literature.

Backroads of Paradise

Backroads of Paradise
Author: Cathy Salustri
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-07-30
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780813064604

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.

Touring the Springs of Florida

Touring the Springs of Florida
Author: Melissa Watson
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2015-04-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1493014498

Featuring the state’s finest cold springs, Touring the Springs of Florida features full-color photos of each site and in-depth descriptions of the springs and surrounding areas. Whether you’re tubing, paddling, hiking, diving, or sightseeing, detailed maps, GPS coordinates, and thorough driving directions lead you every step of the way.

Lonely Planet Best of Florida

Lonely Planet Best of Florida
Author: Lonely Planet
Publisher: Lonely Planet
Total Pages: 434
Release: 2018-05-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1787019446

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Best of Florida is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the magic of Walt Disney World resort, stroll and peruse paintings on a Miami art walk, or get under the surface and take a snorkeling trip in the Keys -all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of Florida and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Best of Florida: Full-color maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, culture, art, literature, cinema, music, politics, landscapes, wildlife, environmental issues, cuisine, lifestyle, customs Over 53 color maps Covers Walt Disney Resort, Orlando, Universal Orlando Resort, Palm Beach, Gold Coast, Miami, Florida Keys, Everglades National Park, Tampa Bay, Gulf Coast and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Best of Florida, our easy-to-use guide, filled with inspiring and colorful photos, focuses on Florida's most popular attractions for those looking for the best of the best. Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all the state has to offer? Check out Lonely Planet Florida guide. Looking for a guide for Miami? Check out Lonely Planet Miami & the Keys guide for a comprehensive look at all the city has to offer. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet Eastern USA guide for a comprehensive look at all the country/region has to offer. About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. The world awaits! Lonely Planet guides have won the TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Award in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016. 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

Frommer's Florida's Best-Loved Driving Tours

Frommer's Florida's Best-Loved Driving Tours
Author: Paul Murphy
Publisher: Frommers
Total Pages: 172
Release: 1998-01-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780028622361

Everything You Need to See the Best of Florida by Car! Let Frommer's Take You To: Miami's fabulous Art Deco District and Miami Beach Key West and the southernmost point in the continental U.S. Fun-filled Walt Disney World, EPCOT center, and Sea World St. Petersburg and the renowned Salvador Dalí Museum The awesome wilderness of the Everglades and Ocala National Forest The sun-drenched Gold and Treasure Coasts And much, much more! Inside You'll Find: 25 distinctive, easy-to-use itineraries—all fully illustrated with beautiful full-color photos Exact directions, distances, and driving times for each route All the sights along the way—with highlights for history buffs, nature lovers, and families traveling with kids Scenic side trips, special moments,and recommended walks Detailed, accurate full-color route-planning maps Frommer's. The Name You Can Trust. Find us online at http://www.mgr.com/travel or on America Online at Keyword: Frommer's

Florida's Best Golf Courses

Florida's Best Golf Courses
Author: Ronnie Ramos
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Total Pages: 196
Release: 1995
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780836205688

Golf is the nation's fastest-growing sport, and Florida has more golf courses than any other state. Two million golfers visit Florida each year and most of them plan their vacation around the game. This book separates the great courses from the good ones, focusing on those open to everyone, and ranks the top 100 courses in the state.

Oh, Florida!

Oh, Florida!
Author: Craig Pittman
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 413
Release: 2016-07-05
Genre: History
ISBN: 1250071208

A fun- and fact-filled investigation into why the Sunshine State is the weirdest but also the most influential state in the Union.