num_pages: 160
description: Glass bottom boats, mermaids, underwater performances, petting zoos--Florida's tourist industry began with the attractions that developed around the state's natural springs. This quintessential roadside book tells the story of how Florida's natural wonders were first developed as tourist attractions, leading to the booming theme-park era of today.
language: English
title: Glass Bottom Boats & Mermaid Tails: Florida's Tourist Springs
titlecomplete: Glass Bottom Boats & Mermaid Tails: Florida's Tourist Springs
genres: Nonfiction, Travel, History
ratings_count: 24
publisher: Stackpole Books