Way Down Upon the Suwannee River

Way Down Upon the Suwannee River
Author: Gary Loderhose
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2000-12-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0595159400

When the Civil War erupted, Florida was a rough and independent frontier state recognized by few outside of its boundaries. During the war Florida gave an equal amount of men, in ratio to the state's population, than any other Confederate state. Yet Florida's Civil War involvement remains hidden in the obscure shadow of the more influential Southern states. Are the names Bradford, Dickison, Finegan, Lang, Pearson, or Perry familiar? What was the importance of the Battle of Santa Rosa Island? Why was the Florida Brigade criticized following the pivotal Battle of Gettysburg? What was Florida's home front like? What was the Cow Cavalry? What was Florida's Civil War Governor like? The answers to these colorful questions are found within these pages. Florida's Civil War involvement was a substantial and costly one. Those who molded history way down upon the Suwannee River tell their amazing stories.

Suwannee River Guidebook

Suwannee River Guidebook
Author: Kevin M McCarthy
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2014-12-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1561646679

Anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the modern world for a while is invited to sit back and enjoy a leisurely trip down one of the best-known and most beloved rivers in the country. Flowing more than 230 miles from the Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia to the Gulf of Mexico in Florida, the Suwannee may well be the last unspoiled river in the Southeast. Complete with travel information and tips for those exploring the area by water or by land, this comprehensive guide describes the history, major towns and cities along the way, wildlife, and personages associated with the river. As you journey down the river, you'll stop by places like White Springs and Branford, Old Town and Fowler's Bluff. You'll see manatees, jumping fish, alligators, and many species of birds. You'll also be introduced to some of the most important people and groups in Florida's history, including the Timucuan and Seminole Indians, Spanish missionaries and explorers, Stephen C. Foster, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, and William Bartram, as well as the organizations and agencies that have fought to preserve and protect this magnificent river and its watershed. The Suwannee River Guidebook will open your eyes to a part of Florida you may be surprised to learn still exists, one largely untouched by developers and full of natural wonder. Next in series > > See all of the books in this series

Stephen Foster Song Book

Stephen Foster Song Book
Author: Stephen Collins Foster
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 194
Release: 1974-01-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0486230481

Old favorites such as Beautiful Dreamer and Oh! Susanna as well as patriotic, plantation, and minstrel songs by the American composer are presented along with reproductions of original covers

Paddling Georgia

Paddling Georgia
Author: Johnny Molloy
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2009-04-14
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1461747171

A guide to the best paddling routes in Georgia.

Uniquely Florida

Uniquely Florida
Author: Bob Knotts
Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree Library
Total Pages: 54
Release: 2008
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781432902933

What do the images on Florida's state seal stand for? How is Florida's state government different from all others? What has Florida contributed to our nation's space exploration program? You can find the answers to these questions in this book, which contains all kinds of fun and fascinating facts and features that help make Florida a one-of-a-kind place. Inside, you will also find information about Florida's unique state symbols. You can learn how to make a key lime pie, and find out why Florida's state gem cannot be found naturally anywhere in Florida. And, you'll find out why Florida really is the Sunshine State. Inside you'll find: maps that help you find your way around Florida, photographs that let you see what you are reading about, a glossary, index, and list of more books to read to help you find what you're looking for and better understand it.

Hearings

Hearings
Author: United States. Congress. House
Publisher:
Total Pages: 2684
Release: 1968
Genre:
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Hearings

Hearings
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1204
Release: 1968
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A Naturalist in Florida

A Naturalist in Florida
Author: Archie Carr
Publisher: Yale University Press
Total Pages: 308
Release: 1996-09-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780300068542

Archie Carr (1909-1987), the eminent naturalist, writer, and conservationist, was particularly entranced by the wildlife and ecosystems of Florida, where he lived for more than 50 years. This book - which includes some of his essays - is full of details and anecdotes about the flora, fauna, and humans that have inhabited Florida's colourful landscape.

Backroads of Florida

Backroads of Florida
Author: Paul M. Franklin
Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2009-04-04
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780760332269

A brilliantly illustrated guide to the secret splendors, quieter haunts, and wilder side of Florida, from spectacular shores and otherworldly swamplands to historic sites and cultural gems.